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credible

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/

adj

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

  1. Believable or plausible.

    credible alibi

    think up a credible excuse

  2. Dependable, trustworthy, or reliable.

    credible sources

  3. Authentic or convincing.

    credible acting