in explicable
splɪ adjective
not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.
Related forms
in·ex·pli·ca·bil·i·ty, in·ex·pli·ca·ble·ness, noun
in·ex·pli·ca·bly, adverb
Synonyms
unaccountable, mysterious, mystifying.
unaccountable, mysterious, mystifying.
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inexplicable or inexplainable (ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl, ɪnˈɛksplɪkəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| not capable of explanation; unexplainable | |
| inexplainable or inexplainable | |
| —adj | |
| inexplica'bility or inexplainable | |
| —n | |
| inex'plicableness or inexplainable | |
| —n | |
| inexplaina'bility or inexplainable | |
| —n | |
| inex'plainableness or inexplainable | |
| —n | |
| inex'plicably or inexplainable | |
| —adv | |
| inex'plainably or inexplainable | |
| —adv | |
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In explicable
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
inexplicable
1490, from M.Fr. inexplicable, from L. inexplicabilis "that cannot be unfolded or disentangled, very intricate," from in- "not" + explicabilis "that may be explained" (see explicit).
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