plausible
adj.adj. describing something that sounds like it could be true or could really happen. You use this when an explanation makes sense to you.
adj. seeming reasonable or probable; having an appearance of truth or credibility. Often used to evaluate the validity of an excuse, theory, or argument.
The police thought his story sounded plausible.
The scientist provided a plausible explanation for the sudden change in temperature.
While the theory is theoretically sound, it lacks the empirical evidence required to be considered a truly plausible alternative to the current model.
From Latin plausibilis (“deserving applause, praiseworthy, acceptable, pleasing”), from the participle stem of plaudere (“to applaud”).
Often follows linking verbs like 'seem', 'sound', or 'appear'.