PLAUSIBLE

plausible

(adjective) apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing; “a plausible excuse”

plausible

(adjective) given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments; “a plausible liar”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

plausible (comparative more plausible, superlative most plausible)

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely

Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.

(obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

Source: Wiktionary

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Plau"si*ble, a. Etym: [L. plausibilis praiseworthy, from plaudere, plausum, to applaud, clap the hands, strike, beat.]

1. Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready. [Obs.] Bp. Hacket.

2. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion. "Plausible and popular arguments." Clarendon.

3. Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker.

Syn.

– Plausible, Specious. Plausible denotes that which seems reasonable, yet leaves distrust in the judgment. Specious describes that which presents a fair appearance to the view and yet covers something false. Specious refers more definitely to the act or purpose of false representation; plausible has more reference to the effect on the beholder or hearer. An argument may by specious when it is not plausible because its sophistry is so easily discovered.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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