credible

Meanings

• adjective

  Deserving trust or belief; reliable.

  - "The credible witness provided crucial evidence in the trial."
  - "The credible information came from a trusted source."

• adjective

  Having the quality of being trustworthy or believable.

  - "The credible news source reported the facts accurately."
  - "The credible expert offered valuable insights on the topic."

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Antonyms

incredible

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with credible
redeemable , credible , admirable , incredible , sustainable

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Variants

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credible , credibly

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Forms

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The verb form of 'credible' is 'make credible' or 'render credible'. The comparative form is 'more credible', and the superlative form is 'most credible'., credibility, uncredible

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Etymology

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From Latin 'credibilis', meaning 'believable, trustworthy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'credible' comes from the Latin word 'credibilis', which means 'believable' or 'trustworthy'.

2. The term 'credible threat' is often used in international relations to refer to a threat that is perceived as real and likely to be carried out.

3. The opposite of 'credible' is 'uncredible' or 'unbelievable'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trustworthiness: The quality of being reliable and deserving of trust.

2. Reliability: The ability to consistently perform or produce desired results.

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Culture

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In literature, 'credible' is often used to describe characters or situations that are believable and trustworthy. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that appears real or authentic. In music, it can describe a song or performance that is convincing and trustworthy.

How to Memorize "credible"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is trustworthy and reliable, and remember the feeling of confidence you have when dealing with them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'credible' with words like 'trustworthy', 'reliable', and 'believable'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Credible is reliable, trustworthy, and believable'.

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