Plausible betydning

Ordet plausible betyder noget, der virker sandsynligt eller overbevisende på en overfladisk måde, men ikke nødvendigvis er sandt eller korrekt. Det refererer til noget, der er troværdigt eller tilsyneladende acceptabelt, selvom det muligvis mangler solid bevis eller logik bag det.

Eksempler på brug

  • It is plausible that the results may vary depending on the sample size.
  • Her explanation for the phenomenon seemed plausible at first glance.
  • The theory presented by the professor seemed quite plausible.
  • There are many plausible explanations for the sudden increase in sales.
  • It is plausible that the new technology will revolutionize the industry.
  • Although the theory is plausible, more research is needed to confirm it.
  • Her argument for the projects success was plausible, but lacked concrete evidence.
  • It is plausible that the companys profits will increase next quarter.
  • The scientists proposed solution seemed plausible, but was not without flaws.
  • There are several plausible reasons why the experiment yielded unexpected results.

Synonymer

  • credible
  • believable
  • reasonable
  • convincing

Antonymer

  • Believable
  • Credible
  • Conceivable
  • Feasible
  • Probable

Etymologi

Ordet plausible stammer fra det latinske ord plausibilis, der betyder værdig til at blive bifaldet eller værdig til at blive anerkendt. Etymologisk set refererer plausible derfor til noget, der er overbevisende nok til at blive godkendt eller accepteret af andre.