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Added 9 October 2026

credible

/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ adjective

In Latin: crēdibilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about credible at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Capable of being believed.
completely credible testimony
(a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous.
she was not the...credible fool he expected
Appearing to merit belief or acceptance.
a credible witness

Origin

From Middle English credible, borrowed from Middle French credible, from Latin crēdibilis (“worthy of belief”), from crēdō (“believe”); see credit.

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