implausible

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:19:52

Im*plau"si*ble (?), a. [Pref. im- not + plausible: cf. F. implausible.]

Not plausible; not wearing the appearance of truth or credibility, and not likely to be believed.

"Implausible harangues."

Swift.

-- Im*plau"si*ble*ness, n. -- Im*plau"si*bly, adv.

 

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