Credible
Example: Credible sources strengthen argument validity
Definition
"Credible" refers to sources or information that are believable, trustworthy, and reliable, often used to strengthen the validity of an argument or claim by being supported by evidence or authoritative backing.
Etymology
The word "credible" comes from the Latin 'credibilis,' meaning 'worthy of belief,' derived from 'credere,' which means 'to believe.' Did you know that "credible" shares its roots with words like 'credit' and 'credo,' all connected to belief and trust?
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"Credible" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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