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Plausible

Definition

(formal) Seemingly believable or convincing; having a good chance of being true or successful. Often used to describe an argument, explanation, or proposal that is reasonable and worthy of consideration, even if not necessarily proven or certain.

Example Sentences

1The prosecution presented a plausible motive for the crime, but the defence argued that it was circumstantial at best.
2Is it plausible that a single event could trigger a global economic downturn, or are there deeper structural factors at play?
3The company's business plan seemed plausible on paper, but its financial projections were overly optimistic.
4Avoid presenting a plausible but unproven theory as fact; instead, clearly label it as speculative and subject to further research.
5There is a plausible argument to be made that the benefits of technological progress outweigh its drawbacks, but this is not universally accepted.

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