plausibleness
Definition
Noun: The quality of seeming reasonable, probable, or believable; apparent validity or credibility.
Usage
"Plausibleness" refers to the characteristic of an argument, explanation, or story that makes it appear true or acceptable on the surface, even if it might not be upon closer examination. It describes the persuasive power of an idea based on its initial presentation.
Examples
- The plausibleness of his alibi convinced the police initially, but further evidence later contradicted it.
- A good science fiction story depends on the plausibleness of its fictional technology.
- The lawyer focused on the plausibleness of the witness's testimony rather than its absolute truth.
Advanced Usage
- Distinction from Truth: "Plausibleness" often implies a surface-level credibility that is separate from factual truth. An idea can have high plausibleness but later be proven false.
- Rhetorical Strategy: In debates and persuasion, constructing an argument with high plausibleness is a key technique to gain initial acceptance from an audience.
Variants and Related Words
- Plausible (adjective): Seeming reasonable or probable.
- His excuse for being late was plausible.
- Plausibly (adverb): In a believable or reasonable manner.
- She argued her case very plausibly.
- Implausible (adjective): Not seeming reasonable or probable; difficult to believe.
- The plot of the movie was utterly implausible.
Synonyms
- Credibility: The quality of being trusted and believed in.
- Believability: The capacity to be accepted as true or real.
- Reasonableness: The quality of being based on good sense or sound judgment.
Antonyms
- Implausibility: The quality of being unbelievable or unlikely.
- Incredibility: The quality of being impossible to believe.
Noun
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apparent validity
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