inexplainable
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexplainable
First recorded in 1615–25; in- 3 + explainable ( def. )
Example Sentences
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He made no reply and continued to stare at them as if he thought it inexplainable that two white men should suddenly invade his sleeping quarters.
From The Mark of the Knife by Clayton H. Ernst
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
During the various trips several mysterious and inexplainable things occurred.
From The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island by Roger Thompson Finlay
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
In short, the psychological association of ideas, which we should simply have to accept as inexplainable fact, is thus transformed into a connection which we understand as necessary; and the fact is really explained.
From Psychotherapy by Hugo Münsterberg
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