inexplicable

in·ex·pli·ca·ble

adj
\ˌi-nik-ˈspli-kə-bəl, (ˌ)i-ˈnek-(ˌ)spli-\

Definition of INEXPLICABLE

: incapable of being explained, interpreted, or accounted for <an inexplicable disappearance>

— in·ex·pli·ca·bil·i·ty \ˌi-nik-ˌspli-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē, (ˌ)i-ˌnek-(ˌ)spli-\ noun

— in·ex·pli·ca·ble·ness \ˌi-nik-ˈspli-kə-bəl-nəs, (ˌ)i-ˈnek-(ˌ)spli-\ noun

— in·ex·pli·ca·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INEXPLICABLE

1. He had a series of seemingly inexplicable accidents.
2. <an inexplicable desire for ice cream at two in the morning>

Origin of INEXPLICABLE

Middle English, from Latin inexplicabilis, from in- + explicabilis explicable

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to INEXPLICABLE

Synonyms: inexplainable, unaccountable, unexplainable

Antonyms: accountable, explainable, explicable

Related Words: indefinable, indescribable, inexpressible, unsayable; cryptic, enigmatic (also enigmatical), impenetrable, incomprehensible, inscrutable, mysterious, unfathomable, unknowable; irrational, unreasonable, unsound; foolish, illogical, mindless, senseless; absurd, odd, peculiar, strange, unusual, weird

Near Antonyms: logical, rational, reasonable, tenable, understandable; sane, sensible, wise; compelling, convincing, persuasive, plausible, satisfying; confirmed, corroborated, determined, established, explained, substantiated, validated

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Rhymes with INEXPLICABLE

inextricable