implausibly
|im/plau/si/bly|
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/ɪmˈplɔː.zə.bli/
(implausible)
unlikely to be true
Etymology
Etymology Information
'implausibly' originates from the Latin word 'implausibilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'plausibilis' meant 'worthy of applause or approval'.
Historical Evolution
'implausibilis' transformed into the French word 'implausible', and eventually became the modern English word 'implausible', with 'implausibly' as its adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not worthy of applause or approval', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not believable or convincing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not believable or convincing.
The story was implausibly complex for a children's book.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 07:59