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credible

/ˈkredəbl/
English Definition
adj. believable
中文释义
可信的,可靠的
Example Sentence

The historian's account of the medieval trade routes was credible because it cited primary sources from multiple archives.

这位历史学家对中世纪贸易路线的描述是可信的,因为它引用了多个档案中的原始资料。

Synonyms
believable plausible trustworthy
Antonyms
incredible unbelievable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cred(trust)+ible(capable of)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “credible”?

  1. A Believable
  2. B Bending or moving easily
  3. C Brief and to the point
  4. D Supposed, not real
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A — Believable. “credible” means believable.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “believable”?

  1. A concise
  2. B supple
  3. C credible
  4. D hypothetical
Show answer

C — credible. “credible” means believable.

Common questions about “credible”

What does “credible” mean?

credible — believable. In Chinese: 可信的,可靠的.

How do you pronounce “credible”?

credible is pronounced /ˈkredəbl/.

How is “credible” used in a sentence?

The historian's account of the medieval trade routes was credible because it cited primary sources from multiple archives. (这位历史学家对中世纪贸易路线的描述是可信的,因为它引用了多个档案中的原始资料。)

What are synonyms for “credible”?

believable, plausible, trustworthy — all close in meaning to credible (believable).

What is the opposite of “credible”?

incredible, unbelievable — each the opposite of credible (believable).

Is “credible” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. credible is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “credible”?

cred(trust)+ible(capable of)

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