Inexplicable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inexplicable

[ ɪnˈɛksplɪkəbəl ]

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feeling

Unable to be explained or understood.

Synonyms

mysterious, unexplainable, unfathomable

Examples of usage

It was an inexplicable feeling of joy that overwhelmed her.
The sudden disappearance of the ship remains inexplicable to this day.

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event

Not able to be accounted for or understood.

Synonyms

baffling, puzzling, unaccountable

Examples of usage

The inexplicable break in communication raised suspicion among the team members.
The inexplicable events that followed left everyone in shock.

Translations

Translations of the word "inexplicable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inexplicável

🇮🇳 अकथनीय

🇩🇪 unerklärlich

🇮🇩 tidak dapat dijelaskan

🇺🇦 нез'ясовний

🇵🇱 niewytłumaczalny

🇯🇵 説明できない

🇫🇷 inexplicable

🇪🇸 inexplicable

🇹🇷 açıklanamaz

🇰🇷 설명할 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا يمكن تفسيره

🇨🇿 nevysvětlitelný

🇸🇰 nevysvetliteľný

🇨🇳 无法解释的

🇸🇮 nepojasnljiv

🇮🇸 óútskýranlegur

🇰🇿 түсініксіз

🇬🇪 აუხსნელი

🇦🇿 izaholunmaz

🇲🇽 inexplicable

Word origin

The word 'inexplicable' originated from the Latin word 'inexplicabilis', which means 'that cannot be unfolded or explained'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The prefix 'in-' signifies negation, while 'explicable' is derived from 'explicare', meaning 'to unfold' or 'to explain'. Over time, 'inexplicable' has been used to describe things or events that defy logical explanation or understanding.