plausible · adjective
Meanings and examples
Seeming reasonable or believable, although not necessarily proven.
Her explanation was plausible, but the missing documents prevented us from checking whether it was correct.
The team considered several plausible reasons for the sudden decline in attendance before changing the programme.
A plausible story can still be misleading if it leaves out evidence that points to a different conclusion.
He offered a more plausible estimate after including the time needed for training and equipment delivery.
Forms
- more plausible comparative
- most plausible superlative