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- [in-skroo-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈskru tə bəl/
- /ɪnˈskruː.tɪ.bl̩/
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- [in-skroo-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈskru tə bəl/
Definitions of inscrutably word
- adjective inscrutably incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable. 1
- adjective inscrutably not easily understood; mysterious; unfathomable: an inscrutable smile. 1
- adjective inscrutably incapable of being seen through physically; physically impenetrable: the inscrutable depths of the ocean. 1
- noun inscrutably In an inscrutable manner. 1
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Origin of inscrutably
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word inscrūtābilis. See in-3, scrutable
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Parts of speech for Inscrutably
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inscrutably popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inscrutably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inscrutably
adverb inscrutably
- enigmatically — Acting in a manner that suggests an enigma.
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