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implausibly

/ɪmˈplɔː.zə.bli/
im · plau · si · bly
Adjective:implausible
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1

In a manner that is difficult to believe, unlikely to be true, or lacking credibility.

Example

"The novel's plot unfolded implausibly, relying on a series of bizarre coincidences to resolve the main conflict."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'implausible' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'implausibilis', from 'in-' (not) and 'plausibilis' (deserving applause, pleasing, or acceptable), from 'plaudere' (to clap the hands).

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