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inexplicably
Inexplicably (adverb) means In a way that can't be explained; for no clear reason. Example: “The train inexplicably stopped in the middle of the tunnel for an hour.”
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In a way that can't be explained; for no clear reason.
"The train inexplicably stopped in the middle of the tunnel for an hour."
How to use inexplicably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening in a way nobody can account for.
Common pairings
inexplicably, he
disappeared inexplicably
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inexplicably
- Superlative
- most inexplicably
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The train _____ stopped in the middle of the tunnel for an hour.
Etymology
From inexplicable + -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for inexplicably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inexplicably” mean?
The word “inexplicably” means in a way that can't be explained; for no clear reason. In plain terms, happening in a way nobody can account for.
How do you use “inexplicably” in a sentence?
Here is “inexplicably” used in a sentence: “The train inexplicably stopped in the middle of the tunnel for an hour.”
What part of speech is “inexplicably”?
“Inexplicably” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of inexplicably?
"inexplicably" (adverb) means in a way that can't be explained; for no clear reason.
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