
"Plausible" vs. "possible" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
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 could be …
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 be tried for violent …
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Oct 9, 2014 · Difference between possible, probable, plausible [closed] Ask Question Asked 11 years, 3 months ago Modified 9 years, 5 months ago
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 plausible? Example If I …
Is plausible positive or negative? - English Language & Usage Stack ...
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 following …
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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 they said …
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. Could you …
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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 explanation that …
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 rules or cases that …
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, 8 months ago Modified 9 years, 3 months ago