Inexplicably
/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/
Definitions
In a manner that is impossible to explain or understand.
/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/
In a way that cannot be explained or accounted for.
The plane crashed inexplicably, leaving no survivors.
💡 Simply: Imagine you suddenly feel super happy for no reason at all, like you won a game, but you didn't even play. That's inexplicably happy! It means there's no clear reason why.
👶 For kids: When something happens and you can't figure out why it happened!
More Examples
He was inexplicably drawn to the abandoned building.
The team's sudden victory was inexplicable.
How It's Used
"The bird flew south inexplicably in mid-summer."
"She felt inexplicably drawn to the old house."
From Latin 'inexplicabilis' (that cannot be explained), from 'in-' (not) + 'explicare' (to unfold, explain).
The word 'inexplicably' has been used since the late 17th century in English, with roots from Latin. Early usage often described actions or events that defied rational explanation, particularly in scientific or theological contexts.
Memory tip
Think of an event or feeling where you truly don't know why it happened or why you feel that way - like a mystery!
Practice
Word Origin
Root: explicare
Prefix: in-