implausible
UK: ɪmˈplɔːzəbl | US: ɪmˈplɔːzəbl
adj. not seeming reasonable or probable; difficult to believe
implausible = im<not> + plaus<applaud/approve> + ible<able to be>
- im: A prefix meaning "not," derived from Latin in- (negation).
- plaus: Root from Latin plaudere ("to applaud" or "approve"), evolving to imply credibility or believability.
- ible: Suffix meaning "able to be," from Latin -ibilis, indicating capability.
Etymology Origin:
The word "implausible" originates from Latin implausibilis, combining in- (not) + plausibilis (worthy of applause). Over time, "plausible" shifted from "deserving applause" to "seemingly valid," making "implausible" mean "unconvincing." The logic reflects how societal approval (applause) became linked to credibility.
His excuse for being late was utterly implausible.
The plot of the movie was entertaining but implausible.
Scientists dismissed the theory as implausible due to lack of evidence.
She gave an implausible explanation for the missing documents.
The detective found the suspect's alibi implausible.