Unexplained
/ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
Definitions
Not having a reason or cause that has been made clear.
/ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
Not having been explained or accounted for
The sudden power outage was completely unexplained.
💡 Simply: Imagine you see something weird, like a flash of light in the sky, and nobody knows why it happened. That's unexplained!
👶 For kids: When something happens, but nobody knows why.
More Examples
There were unexplained absences from school.
The detective found the victim's death to be unexplained.
How It's Used
"Scientists are investigating unexplained phenomena."
"The cause of the fire remains unexplained."
"The novel featured an unexplained disappearance."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From 'un-' (not) + 'explained'. The word emerged in the English language as the need arose to describe events, phenomena, or situations that lacked a clear or satisfactory explanation.
The use of 'unexplained' gained prominence in scientific and journalistic contexts, reflecting society's increasing focus on seeking explanations for events and phenomena.
Memory tip
Think of a mystery: something that remains *unexplained* needs a detective to solve it!
Word Origin
"Not having been explained; not accounted for."