plausible

Describes an argument, explanation, or statement that seems reasonable or likely to be true.

ruОписывает аргумент, объяснение или утверждение, которое кажется разумным или вероятно истинным.esDescribe un argumento, explicación o afirmación que parece razonable o probablemente verdadero, aunque no esté confirmado. También se aplica a una persona que parece digna de confianza o a algo que resulta creíble.frSe dit d'un argument, d'une explication ou d'une affirmation qui semble raisonnable ou susceptible d'être vrai, sans être prouvé.deBeschreibt ein Argument, eine Erklärung oder eine Aussage, die vernünftig oder wahrscheinlich wahr erscheint. Auch: etwas, das glaubhaft oder überzeugend wirkt.ptDescreve um argumento, explicação ou afirmação que parece razoável ou provavelmente verdadeiro.zh形容某个论点、解释或说法看起来合理或很可能是真的。arيصف حجة أو تفسيرًا أو ادعاءً يبدو معقولًا أو محتملًا أو قريبًا من الصواب. ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف شيء يبدو مقنعًا أو واقعيًا.

1. Seemingly reasonable or believable B2 formal

   Appearing to be true, reasonable, or valid, though not necessarily proven.

   • Her explanation for being late sounded plausible.
   • The detective found a plausible motive for the crime.
   • It is a plausible theory, but we need more evidence.

   ruПравдоподобныйesplausiblefrplausible (vraisemblable)dePlausibelptPlausívelzh似乎合理的arمعقول

   Synonyme: believableconceivablecrediblelikelyreasonabletenable

   Antonyme: implausibleincredibleunbelievableunconvincingunlikely

2. Likely or probable B2 formal

   Having a reasonable chance of being true or happening.

   • There is a plausible scenario where the plan succeeds.
   • The scientist offered a plausible hypothesis for the results.
   • It seems plausible that the economy will recover soon.

   ruПравдоподобныйesplausible (probable)frvraisemblabledeGlaubhaftptPlausívelzh可信的arمعقول الحدوث

   Synonyme: believableconceivablecrediblelikelyprobablereasonable

   Antonyme: implausibleimprobableincredibleunlikely

• more plausible comparative form
• most plausible superlative form