CultureAugust 2, 2026
implausibility
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Definition
The quality of being unlikely, unbelievable, or not seeming reasonable or probable.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'implausibilis,' which combines the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') with 'plaudere' (meaning 'to applaud'), literally signifying something not worthy of applause or approval.
In the news
The article uses 'implausibility' to describe plot elements in political thrillers that push the limits of credibility, suggesting that the dramatic tension often outweighs narrative realism.
On Cinema: Political films from All The President’s Men to The Manchurian Candidate
Read the full article ↗The South First