plausibly
|plau/si/bly|
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/ˈplɔː.zə.bli/
(plausible)
seemingly reasonable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plausibly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'plausibilis,' where 'plaudere' meant 'to applaud.'
Historical Evolution
'plausibilis' transformed into the French word 'plausible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'plausible' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worthy of applause,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'seemingly reasonable or probable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that seems reasonable or probable.
The story was plausibly explained by the witness.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42