plausibility

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Synonyms: implausibility, passibility

Antonyms: implausibility, passibility

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} The quality of deserving [[applause]], [[praiseworthiness]]; something [[worthy]] of [[praise]]. {{defdate|16th–17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|now|rare}} The appearance of [[truth]], especially when deceptive; [[speciousness]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
3. A [[plausible]] statement, argument etc. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|now in more positive sense}} The fact of being [[believable]]; [[believability]], [[credibility]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}

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