Wednesday, 15 October 2014

What is the difference between credible and creditable?

By Ranjana S.


Difference between credible and creditable...

A story is credible--it can be believed.

A performance is creditable--it is worthy of esteem, it is deserving of praise.
These two words come from the same Latin word credo, to trust.

Look at the below mentioned examples:

Your account on what happened yesterday is far from credible.

He gave a credible account of his actions.


Her actions are not very creditable; though I suppose she comes from a respectable family and is well-bred.

The book is a creditable attempt to make Nichiren Buddhism understandable to just anyone.

The woman conducted the defense in a creditable manner, and the judge praised him highly.


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