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inexplicability

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas
US /ˌɪn.ɪkˌsplɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ UK /ˌɪn.ɪkˌsplɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Meanings

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · the quality or state of... inexplicablenessmysteriousnessinscrutability
2 noun · a feature, event, or... mysteryanomalypuzzle
Opposites
explicabilityintelligibilityclarity
Word family
Forms inexplicabilities

Etymology

Formed from inexplicable + -ity. Inexplicable comes through French from Latin inexplicabilis, built from in- ("not") + explicabilis ("able to be unfolded or explained"), from explicare ("to unfold, explain"). The count noun can also name an unexplained feature.

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