C1adjectivesciencelanguage
US/ˈplɑː.zə.bəl/
UK/ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/
seeming likely to be true or reasonable
In context
Her excuse sounded plausible, so the teacher let her go.
There is no plausible reason why the bridge should have collapsed.
It is perfectly plausible that the virus came from bats.
Words that go with plausible
adjective + noun
- plausible explanationStress is the most plausible explanation for her headaches.
- plausible reasonCan you think of a plausible reason for the delay?
- plausible alternativeNobody has offered a plausible alternative to the plan.
adverb + adjective
- perfectly plausibleHis story is perfectly plausible, but we still need proof.
- entirely plausibleIt is entirely plausible that prices will fall next year.