believable
Translation
believable, credible, plausible
Examples
The story was not believable.
The story was not believable.
He is a believable witness.
He is a believable witness.
Grammar Patterns
a believable ((noun)) a credible... His excuse was not a believable story.
Similar Words
Synonyms: credible, plausible; Antonyms: unbelievable, incredible
Etymology
From 'believe' + '-able' (a suffix meaning 'capable of being'). So, 'capable of being believed'.
Memory Tips
If you can 'believe' it, it's 'believable'. The '-able' suffix tells you it's an adjective.