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ver·i·sim·i·lar (v

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adj.

Appearing to be true or real; probable.

[From Latin vrsimilis : vr, genitive of vrum, truth (from neuter sing. of vrus, true; see wr-o- in Indo-European roots) + similis, similar; see similar.]

veri·simi·lar·ly adv.

verisimilar [ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlə]

adj

appearing to be true; probable; likely

[from Latin vērīsimilis, from vērus true + similis like]

verisimilarly adv

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Adj.

verisimilar - appearing to be true or real; "a verisimilar tale"

probable, likely - likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"

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