Credible

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛdəbəl/

Definitions of credible

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, such as 'credible' which means able to be believed or trusted.

Example Sentences

A1 She is a credible source of information.

A2 The website looks credible with its professional design.

B1 The scientist's research is considered credible by his peers.

B2 The documentary presented credible evidence to support its claims.

C1 The journalist's reporting is known for being credible and unbiased.

C2 The expert's testimony was deemed credible by the court.

Examples of credible in a Sentence

formal The scientist presented credible evidence to support her research findings.

informal I only believe information that comes from credible sources.

slang I ain't trusting that website, it's not credible at all.

figurative His reputation as a credible leader was cemented after successfully leading the team through a difficult project.

Grammatical Forms of credible

• past tense: credited
• plural: credibles
• comparative: more credible
• superlative: most credible
• present tense: credibles
• future tense: will be credible
• perfect tense: have been credible
• continuous tense: is being credible
• singular: credible
• positive degree: credible
• infinitive: to be credible
• gerund: credibility
• participle: crediting

Origin and Evolution of credible

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'credible' originated from the Latin word 'credibilis', which is derived from the verb 'credere' meaning 'to believe'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'credible' has retained its original meaning of being believable or trustworthy, but has also come to be used in a wider context to describe anything that is considered reliable or plausible.