inexplainable
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexplainable
First recorded in 1615–25; in- 3 + explainable ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In short, the psychological association of ideas, which we should simply have to accept as inexplainable fact, is thus transformed into a connection which we understand as necessary; and the fact is really explained.
From Psychotherapy by Münsterberg, Hugo
For some inexplainable reason, at that particular moment, almost nothing in the world could have irritated the Senior Surgeon more keenly than to be invited to his own supper,—in his own house,—by a stranger.
From The White Linen Nurse by Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell
The Pawnees knew of a verity that the Shawanoe must be an excellent swimmer, and it certainly was inexplainable if he did not reappear.
From Footprints in the Forest by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
She felt glad that he was behind her, in a vague, impersonal, thoroughly inexplainable way.
From The Blood Red Dawn by Dobie, Charles Caldwell
It may be said that the most intelligent are not entirely devoid of the feeling of fear at inexplainable noises.
From The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Island by Finlay, Roger Thompson
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