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Plausibility

Definition:

Plausibility refers to the quality of something appearing reasonable, sensible, or credible.

Senses:

Noun:

1. The quality of being believable or acceptable within the bounds of reason.

Example sentence: The plausibility of the suspect's alibi started to crumble under scrutiny.

2. A measure of how convincing or likely something seems to be.

Example sentence: The movie's plot lacked plausibility, with unrealistic events unfolding one after another.

3. The extent to which something is perceived as believable or possible.

Example sentence: The scientist worked tirelessly to test the plausibility of her groundbreaking theory.

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Adjective:

1. Capable of being believed or accepted as true, reasonable, or possible.

Example sentence: The detective found the witness's account to be plausible based on the available evidence.

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Adverb:

No commonly recognized adverb form for the term "plausibility" exists.