inexplicable

[in-ek-spli-kuh-buhl, in-ik-splik-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.

   Synonyms: mysterious, unaccountable

inexplicable

/ ɪnˈɛksplɪkəbəl, ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl /

adjective

1. not capable of explanation; unexplainable

Other Word Forms

• inexplicability noun
• inexplicableness noun
• inexplicably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexplicable¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word inexplicābilis. See in- ³, explicable

Example Sentences

Then USC looked even worse on its ensuing drive when, on first and goal from the Oregon 8-yard line, Riley inexplicably called two running plays by Lemon that were both stuffed.

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The report said the "lack of urgency" on the part of all four governments in the early part of 2020 was "inexplicable".

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“I am here for the CAKE, to which Fredrick and I were inexplicably invited.”

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Madame Ionesco scrunched her face until it looked like one of those ugly dolls people inexplicably make from withered apples.

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They’re both keeping secrets, but how exactly are their marital problems related to the inexplicable bumps in the night?

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Related Words

• baffling 
• incomprehensible 
• mysterious 
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• odd 
• peculiar 
• puzzling 
• strange 
• unaccountable 
• unfathomable