Plausible vs. Probable — What's the Difference?

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible

Likely to happen or to be true

Persuasive or ingratiating, especially in an effort to deceive.

Likely but uncertain; plausible.

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

(Theology) Of or relating to opinions and actions in ethics and morals for whose lawfulness intrinsic reasons or extrinsic authority may be adduced.

Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.

Likely or most likely to be true.

(obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

Likely to happen.

Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

Supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating.

Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion.

(obsolete) Capable of being proved.

Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker.

Something that is likely.

Apparently reasonable and valid

A person who is likely to appear or do a certain thing.

Likely but not certain to be or become true or real;

Capable of being proved.

Within the realm of credibility;

Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely.

Appearing to merit belief or acceptance;

Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption.

An applicant likely to be chosen

Likely but not certain to be or become true or real;

Apparently destined;