Definition

The condition of being hard to explain or understand.

Example

The inexplicability of the phenomenon left scientists puzzled.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the inexplicability of some dreams we have?

Yeah, it’s strange how some dreams feel so real and yet make no sense at all.

Exactly! I wonder if there’s a reason behind that inexplicability.

Maybe it’s just our brain’s way of processing things in a weird way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inexplicability → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "explicare" (meaning to unfold or explain), and "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the state of being unable to be explained or unfolded.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'unfold' or 'explain' ('explicare') something — that's why inexplicability means something that cannot be explained.

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