Plausível
Example: É plausível que as mudanças climáticas afetem a economia global.
Definition
"Plausível" describes something that appears reasonable or probable, especially in philosophical contexts. It refers to an idea or argument that seems credible or believable based on available evidence or reasoning, such as in the phrase: 'É plausível que as mudanças climáticas afetem a economia global.'
Etymology
The word "plausível" comes from the Latin 'plausibilis', meaning 'deserving applause' or 'worthy of approval.' Over time, it evolved to describe something that is convincing or likely to be true, reflecting the idea that a good argument deserves recognition.
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