inexplainable
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexplainable
First recorded in 1615–25; in- 3 + explainable ( def. )
Example Sentences
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How they thought they could escape is inexplainable.
From The Khaki Boys over the Top Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam by Gordon Bates
The morning edition of the Vossische Zeitung, commenting on the summary, merely said: The contents and tone of this note make it inexplainable that the break between Wilson and Bryan was on its account.
From New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 by Various
The Professor hoped for the best, though he admitted that there was something inexplainable in the business.
From The Land of Mystery by Edward Sylvester Ellis
Things inexplainable and impossible to fathom had crossed their paths on almost every side.
From The Wonder Island Boys: The Mysteries of the Caverns by Roger Thompson Finlay
Somehow, in a manner inexplainable, a vague barrier had arisen between us.
From Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune by Alonzo Kimball
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