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inexplainable

[ in-ik-spley-nuh-buh l ]

/ ˌɪn ɪkˈspleɪ nə bəl /

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adjective

not explainable; incapable of being explained; inexplicable.

Origin of inexplainable

First recorded in 1615–25; in-³ + explainable

Words nearby inexplainable

inexpensive, inexperience, inexperienced, inexpert, inexpiable, inexplainable, inexplicable, inexplicit, inexplosive, inexpressible, inexpressive

Example sentences from the Web for inexplainable

An inexplainable instinct sometimes warns a person of the approach of peril.

Blazing Arrow |Edward S. Ellis
The Contessa's smile, so radiant, so inexplainable, tormented him with a thousand doubts.

Sir Tom |Mrs. Oliphant
Why the seriousness of this has not been realized by the government is inexplainable.

The Land of Tomorrow |William B Stephenson, Jr.
The contents and tone of this note make it inexplainable that the break between Wilson and Bryan was on its account.

New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 |Various

During the various trips several mysterious and inexplainable things occurred.

The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island |Roger Thompson Finlay