inexplicably
gb/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli/ us/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli/
C1
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
C1
property
1
in a way that can’t be explained
in a way that no one can explain
Schema d'uso:
inexplicably + [verb/adjective]
Errore comune:
Often confused with "unbelievably" (meaning very surprising) rather than "without a clear reason."
Sinonimi
unaccountably (More formal; emphasizes lack of an account or reason.)
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mysteriously (Suggests a mystery or hidden cause.)
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for some reason (More conversational and less formal.)
Contrari
understandably (With a clear, reasonable explanation.)
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predictably (As expected given the situation.)
Collocazioni
inexplicably disappeared
|inexplicably absent
|inexplicably late
|inexplicably silent
|inexplicably popular
|inexplicably difficult
|inexplicably calm
|inexplicably angry
|inexplicably failed
|inexplicably survived
Temi
communication
|emotions
|daily_life
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- He was inexplicably late today.
- The phone stopped working inexplicably.
Grammatica
Forma base
inexplicably
IPA
GB/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli/
US/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli/
Sillabe e accento
in - ex - plic - ably (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (plic)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: inexplicably
- Plural: inexplicablies
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
inexplicably enough
1/ˌɪnɪksplˈɪkəbli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
strangely, for no clear reason
used to say something is strange and hard to explain
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- The restaurant is always crowded, inexplicably so on weeknights.
- Her answer was confident, almost inexplicably so.
- The painting looks familiar, inexplicably so.