inexplicable

Definitions

in- (not) + ex- (out) + plic (fold) + -able = "not able to be unfolded." Something inexplicable cannot be opened up and laid flat for understanding — the folds won't come apart, so it stays a mystery. More common than its positive form explicable.

Common Collocations

• 1.inexplicable behavior无法解释的行为
• 2.for some inexplicable reason出于某种费解的原因
• 3.inexplicable silence莫名其妙的沉默

Example Sentences

• 1.

  For some inexplicable reason, the engine just stopped.

• 2.

  His sudden disappearance remains inexplicable.