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Unexplained: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexplained

 

[ ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mystery

Not able to be explained or understood.

Synonyms

inexplicable, puzzling, unfathomable

Examples of usage

  • The sudden disappearance of the plane remains unexplained.
  • There was an unexplained noise coming from the attic.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of explanation

The condition of not being explained; a lack of clarity or understanding.

Synonyms

enigma, mystery, puzzle

Examples of usage

  • The unexplained of events led to confusion.
  • The unexplained in the report raised suspicion.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexplained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inexplicado

🇮🇳 अव्याख्येय

🇩🇪 unerklärt

🇮🇩 tidak dijelaskan

🇺🇦 непояснений

🇵🇱 niewyjaśniony

🇯🇵 説明されていない

🇫🇷 inexpliqué

🇪🇸 inexplicado

🇹🇷 açıklanmamış

🇰🇷 설명되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مفسر

🇨🇿 nevysvětlený

🇸🇰 nevysvetlený

🇨🇳 未解释的

🇸🇮 nepojasnjen

🇮🇸 óútskýrt

🇰🇿 түсіндірілмеген

🇬🇪 განმარტების გარეშე

🇦🇿 izah edilməyən

🇲🇽 inexplicado

Etymology

The word 'unexplained' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of 'explain'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of unexplained phenomena has always intrigued humans, leading to various theories and speculations throughout history.

See also: explainable, explained, explainer, explanations, explanative, explanatory, inexplicable, inexplicably, unexplainable, unexplainableness, unexplainably.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,466, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.