First Known Use: 15th century
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inexplicable
adjective in·ex·pli·ca·ble \ˌi-nik-ˈspli-kə-bəl, (ˌ)i-ˈnek-(ˌ)spli-\
: not able to be explained or understood
Full Definition of INEXPLICABLE
: incapable of being explained, interpreted, or accounted for <an inexplicable disappearance>
— in·ex·pli·ca·bil·i·ty \ˌi-nik-ˌspli-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē, (ˌ)i-ˌnek-(ˌ)spli-\ noun
— in·ex·pli·ca·ble·ness \ˌi-nik-ˈspli-kə-bəl-nəs, (ˌ)i-ˈnek-(ˌ)spli-\ noun
— in·ex·pli·ca·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INEXPLICABLE
Middle English, from Latin inexplicabilis, from in- + explicabilis explicable
Related to INEXPLICABLE
- Synonyms
- inexplainable, unaccountable, unexplainable
- Antonyms
- accountable, explainable, explicable
Rhymes with INEXPLICABLE
INEXPLICABLE Defined for Kids
inexplicable
adjective in·ex·pli·ca·ble \ˌi-nik-ˈspli-kə-bəl, i-ˈnek-spli-\
Definition of INEXPLICABLE for Kids
: impossible to explain or account for <an inexplicable mystery>
— in·ex·pli·ca·bly \-blē\ adverb
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