Plausibly Meaning

/plˈɔzəbli/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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advIn a plausible manner.

advProbably; not falsifiably, based on available facts and general knowledge.

It cannot plausibly be argued that behaviour of such complexity derives entirely from instinct.
Antonyms:
CEFR Practice Quiz
She ____ explained her long absence from work by showing a doctor's note.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The theory could ____ explain the observed data without requiring any new physical laws.

Etymology tree English plausible Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English plausibly From plausible + -ly.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
She ____ explained her long absence from work by showing a doctor's note.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The theory could ____ explain the observed data without requiring any new physical laws.

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