inexplicable

[ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl]
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Inexplicable refers to something that can't be explained or understood.

When we say that someone's behavior or actions are inexplicable, we mean they don't make sense. It's like trying to put a puzzle together but finding that some pieces just don't fit. Maybe you've ever seen a movie where the characters do something really strange and you're left wondering why on earth they'd do that. That's an example of inexplicable behavior. People might use this word when talking about someone who makes a decision without any obvious reason, or even when describing an unexplained event like a mysterious illness or a bizarre natural phenomenon. The idea is that there just isn't enough information to make sense of it.

How common is "inexplicable"?

Word inexplicable is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Impossible to explain; not easily accounted for.

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