implausible

Meanings

• Adjective

  Hard to believe or accept as true; unlikely.

  - "The claim that aliens built the pyramids is an implausible theory."
  - "Despite the evidence, some people find the idea of evolution implausible."

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Synonyms

unplausible

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with implausible
preposterous , absurd , ludicrous , ridiculous

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Variants

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implausibilities , implausibility , implausible , implausibly

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Etymology

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From Latin plausibilis, 'worthy of applause, pleasing, likely to be believed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'implausible' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. The longest word in the English language with the most implausible meaning is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which means a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Unbelievable: Related concept, synonym, but with a stronger emphasis on disbelief rather than improbability.

2. Incredible: Related concept, synonym, but with a focus on something that is difficult to believe, but not necessarily unlikely.

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Culture

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The term 'implausible' has been used extensively in literature and art to create suspense and intrigue. In films and television shows, implausible plot twists are often used to surprise and engage audiences.

How to Memorize "implausible"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something implausible is happening, such as a person flying without wings or an elephant in a phone booth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'implausible' with the feeling of disbelief or skepticism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I'm Plausible' to remember the definition: 'I'm' stands for 'Improbable' and 'M' stands for 'Maybe', 'P' for 'Possible', 'L' for 'Likely', 'A' for 'Acceptable', and 'S' for 'Seemingly true', and 'I' for 'Incredible' and 'B' for 'Believable', and 'L' for 'Likely' and 'E' for 'Expected'.

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