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How do you spell Plausible?

Correct spelling

plausible

Think 'applause' - if it's plausible, it deserves applause for being believable

Why is plausible spelled this way?

From Latin plausibilis, deserving applause. PLAUDERE (to applaud). Something plausible deserves initial applause — believable enough to earn consideration.

Common misspellings of plausible

plausableplausibileplawsibleplausible

Example

Her explanation for being late seemed plausible until we checked the security cameras.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell plausible?+
The correct spelling is "plausible". Think 'applause' - if it's plausible, it deserves applause for being believable
Is it plausable or plausible?+
The correct spelling is "plausible", not "plausable".

Other commonly misspelled words

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