credible
Translation
credible, believable, trustworthy, reliable
Examples
He gave a credible explanation for his absence.
He gave a credible explanation for his absence.
The police have a credible witness.
The police have a credible witness.
Grammar Patterns
a credible ((noun)) a believable (noun) The police have a credible witness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: believable, plausible, convincing; Antonyms: incredible, unbelievable
Etymology
From Latin 'credere' (to believe) + the suffix '-ibilis' (able to be). It means 'able to be believed'.
Memory Tips
Something 'credible' is 'able' to be 'believed' (cred- + -ible).