unexplainable
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbl/
not explainable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unexplainable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'explain,' which comes from Latin 'explanare,' meaning 'to make plain or clear.'
Historical Evolution
'explanare' transformed into the Old French word 'expliquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'explain,' with 'un-' added to form 'unexplainable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'explain' meant 'to make plain or clear,' and 'unexplainable' has consistently meant 'not able to be explained.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be explained or understood.
The sudden disappearance of the keys was unexplainable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45