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How do you spell Credible?

Correct spelling

credible

Remember CREDIBLE has -ible ending like other Latin words: visible, terrible, possible.

Why is credible spelled this way?

From Latin credibilis, worthy of belief. CREDERE (to believe). Something credible earns belief — trustworthy enough to accept without further proof.

Common misspellings of credible

credablecreditblecredibile

Example

The witness gave a credible account of what happened that night.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell credible?+
The correct spelling is "credible". Remember CREDIBLE has -ible ending like other Latin words: visible, terrible, possible.
Is it credable or credible?+
The correct spelling is "credible", not "credable".

Other commonly misspelled words

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