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inexplicable

[ in-ik-splik-uh-buhl, in-ek-spli-kuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.

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inexplicable

/ ɪnˈɛksplɪkəbəl; ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl /

adjective

  1. not capable of explanation; unexplainable
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԱˈ, adverb
  • ˌԱˈٲ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ······ٲ [in-ik-splik-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee] ·····Ա noun
  • ···· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inexplicable1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word Ա. See in- 3, explicable
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It was against that backdrop Onana made a catastrophic mistake for Lyon's opening goal in the 2-2 draw, then erred for the injury-time equaliser, the negativity for that heightened massively by the first inexplicable blunder.

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However, Onana has made a series of mistakes, with the first goal in Lyon, when he dived to push a routine shot away from goal but inexplicably missed it, a prime example.

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The inexplicable slump of Man City is interesting, as is the unexpected rise of Nottingham Forest.

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Calling the ruling "as inexplicable as it is dangerous," Sotomayor added that the majority was rewarding the White House for skirting the law.

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They should have scored again when Freddie Steward broke through and fed Dan Kelly, but with the line at his mercy, the centre inexplicably fumbled forward and the chance was lost.

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