English Explanatory Dictionary

plausive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Laudable, praisable.
  2. Applauding; showing praise.
  3. Plausible (obtaining approbation), specious (having an attractive appearance intended to obtain a favorable response).

Pronunciation

/ˈplɔːzɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-plausive.wav

Word forms

plausive more plausive most plausive

Etymology

From Latin plaus-, from Latin plaudere (“to applaud”) + -ive.

Derived words

unplausive
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