# plausible

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bl̩/ · frequency rank #12,298

## Definitions
1. Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.
2. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
3. Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

## Etymology
From Latin plausibilis (“deserving applause, praiseworthy, acceptable, pleasing”), from the participle stem of plaudere (“to applaud”).

## Easily confused with
- **plausibly** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/plausible-vs-plausibly)

## Common misspellings (14)
`lpausible`, `palusible`, `plasuible`, `plauisble`, `plausable`, `plausbile`, `plausibble`, `plausibel`, `plausiblle`, `plausilbe`, `plaussible`, `pllausible`, `pluasible`, `pplausible`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/plausible