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believability

be·lieve
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-leev]
    • /bɪˈliv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-leev]
    • /bɪˈliv/

Definitions of believability word

  • verb without object believability to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully. 1
  • verb with object believability to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to. 1
  • verb with object believability to have confidence in the assertions of (a person). 1
  • verb with object believability to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border. 1
  • verb with object believability to suppose or assume; understand (usually followed by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town. 1
  • idioms believability make believe. make1 (def 68). 1
See all 7 definitions of believability

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Origin of believability

First appearance:

before 1150
One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English bileven, equivalent to bi- be- + leven, Old English (Anglian) gelēfan (cognate with Dutch gelooven, German glauben, Gothic galaubjan)

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Parts of speech for Believability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Believability

believability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

believability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for believability

noun believability

  • plausibility — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
  • credibility — If someone or something has credibility, people believe in them and trust them.
  • validity — the state or quality of being valid: to question the validity of the argument.
  • likelihood — the state of being likely or probable; probability.
  • creditability — bringing or deserving credit, honor, reputation, or esteem.
All 8 Synonyms of believability

Antonyms for believability

adverb believability

  • incredibly — so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed.
Just one Antonym for believability

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