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plausibleOne entry found for plausible. Main Entry: plau·si·blePronunciation: 'plo-z&-b&l Function: adjective Etymology: Latin plausibilis worthy of applause, from plausus, past participle of plaudere 1 : superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious <a plausible pretext> 2 : superficially pleasing or persuasive <a swindler... , then a quack, then a smooth, plausible gentleman -- R. W. Emerson> 3 : appearing worthy of belief <the argument was both powerful and plausible> - plau·si·ble·ness noun - plau·si·bly
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