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credible.

Believable or plausible.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/
  1. Believable or plausible.

    credible alibi
    think up a credible excuse
  2. Dependable, trustworthy, or reliable.

    credible sources
  3. Authentic or convincing.

    credible acting
Where this word comes from

From Middle English credible, borrowed from Middle French credible, from Latin crēdibilis (“worthy of belief”), from crēdō (“believe”); see credit.

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