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Reasonable and believable because it fits the known facts or explanation.
Natural examples
Ihre Erklärung klingt plausibel, aber wir prüfen die Zahlen.
Her explanation sounds plausible, but we will check the figures.
Der Zeuge gab eine plausible Begründung für seine Verspätung.
The witness gave a plausible reason for being late.
Die neue Theorie ist plausibler als die alte.
The new theory is more plausible than the old one.
Usage note
It usually describes an explanation, assumption, or reason. It can be compared: plausibler, am plausibelsten.
Mini-lesson: plausibel
Reasonable and believable because it fits the known facts or explanation. It usually describes an explanation, assumption, or reason. It can be compared: plausibler, am plausibelsten.
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