Engelsk

inexplicably

gb/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli/ us/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli/
C1 Engelsk
Betydninger
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adverb C1 property
1

in a way that can’t be explained

in a way that no one can explain

Brugsmønster: inexplicably + [verb/adjective]
Typisk fejl:
Often confused with "unbelievably" (meaning very surprising) rather than "without a clear reason."
Synonymer
unaccountably (More formal; emphasizes lack of an account or reason.) | mysteriously (Suggests a mystery or hidden cause.) | for some reason (More conversational and less formal.)
Antonymer
understandably (With a clear, reasonable explanation.) | predictably (As expected given the situation.)
Ordforbindelser
inexplicably disappeared |inexplicably absent |inexplicably late |inexplicably silent |inexplicably popular |inexplicably difficult |inexplicably calm |inexplicably angry |inexplicably failed |inexplicably survived
Temaer
communication |emotions |daily_life
Eksempler
  • The lights went out inexplicably just as the movie started.
  • She was inexplicably nervous, even though the interview was informal.
  • His name had inexplicably vanished from the guest list.
Læringseksempler
  • He was inexplicably late today.
  • The phone stopped working inexplicably.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
inexplicably
IPA
GB/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli/
US/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli/
Stavelser og tryk
in - ex - plic - ably (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (plic)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: inexplicably
  • Plural: inexplicablies
Ordfamilie
Forms
inexplicablies noun
Core family
explain verb A2 explanation noun A2
Related words
explainable adjective explanatory adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
inexplicable adjective C1
Advanced or less common
explicable adjective explicably adverb
Udtryk

inexplicably enough

1
/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase

strangely, for no clear reason

used to say something is strange and hard to explain

Eksempler
  • Inexplicably enough, the cheapest option turned out to be the best.
  • Inexplicably enough, nobody remembered locking the door.
  • Inexplicably enough, he never received the email.

inexplicably so

1
/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

in a strangely unexplained way

used to say something is true for no clear reason

Eksempler
  • The restaurant is always crowded, inexplicably so on weeknights.
  • Her answer was confident, almost inexplicably so.
  • The painting looks familiar, inexplicably so.

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