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Meaning of implausible
The primary meaning of "implausible" is that something is unlikely to be true or to happen.
Etymology of implausible
The word "implausible" originates from the prefix "im-" meaning "not" and "plausible" which comes from the Latin "plausibilis," meaning "deserving of applause" or "acceptable," derived from "plaudere," meaning "to applaud"
Historically, "implausible" has been used since the 17th century to describe statements, ideas, or events that lack credibility or are unlikely to occur
Synonyms
unlikely
improbable
unbelievable
far-fetched
inconceivable
doubtful
questionable
dubious
uncertain
unconvincing
unsubstantiated
unproven
implausible
preposterous
absurd
ridiculous
laughable
incredible
fanciful
unrealistic
unimaginable
uncredible
unsubstantial
specious
fallacious
spurious
groundless
baseless
unfounded
Definitions
- Not convincing or believable, unlikely to be true or to happen
- * Not plausible or credible, often due to lack of evidence or logical inconsistency
Usage Examples
- The claim that the new medicine could cure any disease seemed implausible to the medical community
- * The story of winning the lottery twice in a row was implausible and raised suspicions of fraud
Antonyms
plausible
believable
convincing
credible
probable
likely
possible
reasonable
sensible
rational
logical
sound
valid
justifiable
defensible
tenable
viable
realistic
factual
truthful
accurate