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inexplicable
[in-ek-spli-kuh-buhl, in-ik-splik-uh-buhl]
adjective
not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.
Synonyms: ,
inexplicable
/ ɪnˈɛksplɪkəbəl, ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl /
adjective
not capable of explanation; unexplainable
Other Word Forms
- inexplicability noun
- inexplicableness noun
- inexplicably adverb
- ˌԱˈ adverb
- ˌԱˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of inexplicable1
Example Sentences
In handing down his sentence, Wilson said that, in his view and the jury’s view, Kirk’s actions were “just plain inexplicable.”
In his closing argument, Biden stumbled and inexplicably said, "We beat Medicare!"
“I’m relieved that Mr. Williams has taken responsibility for his inexplicable actions.”
Monday might not have the sequins and screeching choruses of tonight's Eurovision, the inexplicable dance routines or pyrotechnics, but it will be a show no less.
One inexplicable act from Jackson may just make it more difficult to achieve.
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