inexplainable

adjective

in·ex·plain·able ˌi-nik-ˈsplā-nə-bəl

Synonyms of inexplainable next

: inexplicable

Examples of inexplainable in a Sentence

a computer prone to inexplainable crashes

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circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inexplainable was circa 1623

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“Inexplainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexplainable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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