credible vs plausible
plausible vs crediblecredible and plausible both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| credible | No | Yes | No | No |
| plausible | No | Yes | No | No |
| credible (adjective) | plausible (adjective) |
|---|---|
| capable of being believed | apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing |
| appearing to merit belief or acceptance | given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments |
| (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous |
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