inexplainable
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexplainable
First recorded in 1615–25; in- 3 + explainable ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
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
It was almost May, and that subtile, inexplainable joy of the springtime made it a gladness even to be alive.
From John Ward, Preacher by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell
There was something inexplainable about this maid who veiled her eagerness to admit him with such transparencies.
From Broken to the Plow by Dobie, Charles Caldwell
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 Finlay, Roger Thompson
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