colorable

[ˈkʌlərəbəl]

colorable Definition

able to be argued or shown to be true, but not necessarily so.

Using colorable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "colorable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The defendant's argument was colorable, but ultimately unconvincing.

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    The evidence presented was colorable, but lacked sufficient proof.

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    His explanation for being late seemed colorable, but I still had my doubts.

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Summary: colorable in Brief

The term 'colorable' [ˈkʌlərəbəl] refers to something that can be argued or shown to be true, but not necessarily so. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The defendant's argument was colorable, but ultimately unconvincing.' 'Colorable' is synonymous with 'plausible,' 'credible,' and 'believable.'