credible

/KRED-ih-bul/adjective

able to be believed; convincing

The witness gave a credible account that matched the footage.
Synonyms
believable, plausible, convincing
Antonyms
implausible, dubious
Root
cred- (believe)
Memory hook
cred (believe) + ible (able): able to be believed.

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