inexplicable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inexplicability noun
- inexplicableness noun
- inexplicably adverb
Etymology
Origin of inexplicable
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word inexplicābilis. See in- 3, explicable
Example Sentences
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In this regard, Mr. Rachel’s book exemplifies what the French controversialist Renaud Camus calls the second career of Adolf Hitler: the long hangover of inexplicable catastrophe.
This is even worse than hills saying hello, he thought while watching the loose ribbon inexplicably fall to the ground.
From Literature
Inter had much the better in the first half but once Hauge capitalised on Manuel Akanji inexplicably giving the ball away on the edge of his area, there was no way back for the Italians.
From Barron's
Rosa Padhilete, a Franciscan nun who came from Naples, said she felt an "immense, inexplicable joy" seeing the remains.
From Barron's
Sometimes it’s just inexplicable or those higher up making the decisions don’t know you well enough.
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