C1nounformalacademicphilosophy
US/ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
UK/ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the quality of seeming likely to be true or reasonable
In context
The jury doubted the plausibility of his explanation.
Researchers tested the plausibility of the theory with new data.
The plot of the film lacks plausibility, but it is still fun.
Words that go with plausibility
verb + noun
- question the plausibilityCritics questioned the plausibility of the plan.
- lack plausibilityThe excuse lacked plausibility.
- lend plausibilityThe new data lends plausibility to her claim.
- add plausibilityReal examples add plausibility to the argument.
- strain plausibilityThe ending strains plausibility.
noun + preposition
- plausibility ofThe plausibility of the story depends on the evidence.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the plausibility toCorrect: the plausibility of