See Also: credible(dictionary)
credible(dictionary)
Credible signal(money)
CREDIBLE WITNESS(law)

credible (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: credibilis, from credere; CREDENCE]
deserving or able to be believed or trusted
credible explanation/story/account etc
::He was unable to give a credible explanation for his behaviour.
::Her excuse was barely credible.
credible threat/challenge/force etc
::Can Thompson make a credible challenge for the party leadership?
::a credible alternative to nuclear power
-- credibly adv