Implausibility

Pronunciation: /ɪmˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti/

Definitions of implausibility

noun the quality of being implausible; something that is unlikely or improbable

Example Sentences

A1 The implausibility of the plot made the movie difficult to enjoy.

A2 The implausibility of the excuse he gave for being late was obvious to everyone.

B1 The implausibility of the theory was quickly debunked by experts in the field.

B2 The implausibility of her alibi raised suspicions among the investigators.

C1 The implausibility of the scientific findings led to further research and scrutiny.

C2 The implausibility of the events that transpired seemed almost surreal in nature.

Examples of implausibility in a Sentence

formal The scientist pointed out the implausibility of the theory proposed by his colleague.

informal I can't believe the implausibility of that excuse he came up with.

slang The teacher called out the student for the implausibility of his story.

figurative The chances of winning the lottery are so low, it's almost like the implausibility of finding a needle in a haystack.

Grammatical Forms of implausibility

• plural: implausibilities
• comparative: more implausible
• superlative: most implausible
• present tense: implausibility
• future tense: will be implausible
• perfect tense: has been implausible
• continuous tense: is being implausible
• singular: implausibility
• positive degree: implausible
• infinitive: to implausibility
• gerund: implausibility
• participle: implausible

Origin and Evolution of implausibility

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'implausibility' originated from the Latin word 'implausibilis', which is derived from 'in-' (not) + 'plausibilis' (worthy of applause or approval).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'implausibility' has retained its original meaning of not being worthy of approval or applause, but has also come to encompass the idea of being unlikely or improbable.