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- [in-ek-spli-kuh-buh l, in-ik-splik-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛk splɪ kə bəl, ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪk ə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪk.ə.bl̩/
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- [in-ek-spli-kuh-buh l, in-ik-splik-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛk splɪ kə bəl, ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪk ə bəl/
Definitions of inexplicable word
- adjective inexplicable not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained. 1
- noun inexplicable Unable to be explained or accounted for. 1
- adjective inexplicable impossible to explain 1
- adjective inexplicable If something is inexplicable, you cannot explain why it happens or why it is true. 0
- adjective inexplicable not capable of explanation; unexplainable 0
- adjective inexplicable not explicable; that cannot be explained, understood, or accounted for 0
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Origin of inexplicable
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word inexplicābilis. See in-3, explicable
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Parts of speech for Inexplicable
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inexplicable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inexplicable
adj inexplicable
- mystifying — to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely.
- puzzling — confusing or baffling: a puzzling answer.
- unaccountable — impossible to account for; unexplained; inexplicable: The boat has an unaccountable tendency to yaw.
- unfathomable — not able to be fathomed, or completely understood; incomprehensible: heroism in the face of unfathomable conflict.
- baffling — impossible to understand; perplexing; bewildering; puzzling
adjective inexplicable
- bizarre — Something that is bizarre is very odd and strange.
- curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
- perplexing — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
- enigmatic — Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
- explanation — A statement or account that makes something clear.
Antonyms for inexplicable
adj inexplicable
- intelligible — capable of being understood; comprehensible; clear: an intelligible response.
- comprehensible — Something that is comprehensible can be understood.
- mis-explained — to make plain or clear; render understandable or intelligible: to explain an obscure point. Synonyms: explicate. Antonyms: confuse.
- fathomable — a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Abbreviation: fath.
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
adjective inexplicable
- explainable — Able to be explained or understood.
- explicable — Able to be accounted for or understood.
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