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

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