Creditability

/ˌkrɛdɪtəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being believable or worthy of trust.

Etymology

From Latin 'creditus' (believed, trusted) and the suffix -ability, forming a noun meaning the capacity to be credited or believed.

Kelly Says

While 'credibility' is more common, 'creditability' emphasizes the actual quality that makes something trustworthy—it's the merit that earns belief.

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