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plausible
plau·si·ble [ pláwzəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. believable: believable and appearing likely to be true, usually in the absence of proof
2. persuasive: having a persuasive manner in speech or writing, often combined with an intention to deceive
[Mid-16th century. < Latin plausibilis "deserving applause" < plaus-, past participle of plaudere "clap"]

plau·si·bil·i·ty [ plàwzə bíllətee ] noun
plau·si·ble·ness noun
plau·si·bly adverb
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