inexplainable
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexplainable
First recorded in 1615–25; in- 3 + explainable ( def. )
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Most of her acts are in accordance with a set procedure; yet at times she goes further, and does things which seem quite inexplainable.
From The Tinguian Social, Religious, and Economic Life of a Philippine Tribe by Fay-Cooper Cole
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 Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
It has already been said it was the custom of Deerfoot to follow a certain inexplainable intuition which often came to his help in his moments of doubt.
From Camp-fire and Wigwam by Edward Sylvester Ellis
The third, and to me the most remarkable, class is found not in certain personages or superstitious and determined proceedings, but in sudden and capricious scenes, and in improbable and inexplainable apparitions.
On the surface, the announcement appeared significant, but the girl's boldness in coming to her for news was inexplainable to Evelyn.
From Vane of the Timberlands by Harold Bindloss
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