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A refresher course on “credulity” and “credible” may be in order. Last year a theater critic for The Seattle Times asked is the casting of a black actor as Willy Loman “strains audience credibility beyond belief.” A book reviewer for Newsday found fault with Anthony Holden’s book about the Academy Awards. “Most incredulously, Holden claims that JoePesci...”
Let’s get them straight. “Credible” means “believable.” Thus, a “credible deterrent,” a “credible alibi.” Something that is incredible is unbelievable, extraordinary or even fantastic. “Credulity” is something else extirely. It imples no more than a readiness or willingness to believe something that on the face appears unlikely. The black actor who played Willy Loman might strain credulity at first, but if he gave a credible performance he’d win his audience.
The only guidance I can offer for avoiding a ten-dollar pratfall is old advice: If you’re going to use a razzle-dazzle word, look it up before you write it down.
Copyright 1994
Universal Press Syndicate
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