Definition

The quality of being unlikely or difficult to believe.

Example

The implausibility of his story made everyone doubt his honesty.

Conversation

Did you read that new book about time travel?

Yeah, I finished it last night! The implausibility of the plot was a bit much for me.

I agree; some parts just didn't make any sense at all.

Exactly! It really took away from the overall story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Implausibility → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "plausibilis" (from Latin, meaning worthy of applause or approval) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "implausibility" refers to the quality of being not worthy of approval or belief.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('im-') 'worthy of approval' ('plausibilis') — that's why implausibility means something that is hard to believe.

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