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  1. "Plausible" vs. "possible" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Plausible is referred to an explanation, an argument, or a statement, while possible is referred to a fact, or an event. For example, my explanation on how in future time traveling will be possible …

  2. What is a word to describe one's thoughts that sound logical and ...

    Apr 26, 2020 · Here is a classical example of argument by plausible reasoning presented by Aristotle in his Rhetoric: "If the accused is not open to the charge – for instance if a weakling …

  3. meaning - Difference between possible, probable, plausible

    Oct 9, 2014 · Difference between possible, probable, plausible [closed] Ask Question Asked 11 years, 1 month ago Modified 9 years, 4 months ago

  4. Noun to describe an idea that sounds plausible but, on inspection ...

    Jan 19, 2022 · Are there any nouns that describe an idea which on its very surface seems plausible but with some (usually minor) investigations can be deemed false or much less …

  5. science - Is there a word to describe a plausible but incorrect ...

    May 9, 2020 · Plausible but incorrect is distorted by illusional and by most of the other answers in this link, as there is no implication here of an attempt to deceive or be tricky, just an …

  6. What is it called when someone implies something without …

    Sep 5, 2024 · Although the OP's example is from casual speech, plausible deniability, seems appropriate "when someone implies something without directly saying it, so they can deny …

  7. What is the difference between "impossible" and "implausible"?

    Dec 22, 2012 · Possible Duplicate: “Plausible” vs. “possible” My English-Russian dictionary translates "impossible" and "implausible" absolutely the same. But there must be a difference. …

  8. Is plausible positive or negative? - English Language & Usage …

    Nov 14, 2020 · When plausible means "appear to be correct" or "superficially pleasing", I want to know if it is positive or negative because this decides which of the …

  9. Word to describe arguments that are convenient, but not rational

    Apr 19, 2023 · Consider casuistic : oversubtle; intellectually dishonest; sophistical (source American dictionary). casuistic qualifies answers to practical questions via interpretation of …

  10. What is a plausible etymology of "dosh", a British slang word for …

    Oct 25, 2015 · What is a plausible etymology of "dosh", a British slang word for money? Ask Question Asked 14 years, 7 months ago Modified 9 years, 2 months ago