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inexplicable
[ in-ik-splik-uh-buhl, in-ek-spli-kuh-buhl ]
/ ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪk ə bəl, ɪnˈɛk splɪ kə bəl /
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Definition of inexplicable
adjective
not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.
OTHER WORDS FOR inexplicable
unaccountable, mysterious, mystifying.
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Origin of inexplicable
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word inexplicābilis.See in-3, explicable
OTHER WORDS FROM inexplicable
in·ex·pli·ca·bil·i·ty [in-ik-splik-uh-bil-i-tee] /ˌɪn ɪk splɪk əˈbɪl ɪ ti/ in·ex·pli·ca·ble·ness, nounin·ex·pli·ca·bly, adverbWords nearby inexplicable
inexperience, inexperienced, inexpert, inexpiable, inexplainable, inexplicable, inexplicably, inexplicit, inexplosive, inexpressible, inexpressive
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British Dictionary definitions for inexplicable
inexplicable
inexplainable
/ (ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl, ɪnˈɛksplɪkəbəl) /
adjective
not capable of explanation; unexplainable
Derived forms of inexplicable
inexplicability, inexplicableness, inexplainability or inexplainableness, nouninexplicably or inexplainably, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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