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inexplicable (adj.)

early 15c., from Middle French inexplicable or directly from Latin inexplicabilis "that cannot be unfolded or disentangled, very intricate," figuratively, "inexplicable," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + explicabilis "that may be explained" (see explicable).

As a noun, 1745, "something that cannot be explained;" jocular inexplicables "trousers" is from 1829. Related: Inexplicably; inexplicability.

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Definitions of inexplicable from WordNet

inexplicable (adj.)
incapable of being explained or accounted for;
inexplicable errors
left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons
Synonyms: incomprehensible
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