Unexplained

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Pronunciation: /ʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/

Definitions of unexplained

adjective describing something that has not been clarified or understood

Example Sentences

A1 The sudden disappearance of the cat was unexplained.

A2 The strange noise coming from the basement remains unexplained.

B1 The unexplained phenomenon has baffled scientists for years.

B2 The unexplained disappearance of the hiker sparked a search party.

C1 The unexplained events surrounding the murder case led to a lengthy investigation.

C2 The unexplained origins of the ancient artifact continue to puzzle archaeologists.

adverb modifying a verb, indicating that something is not explained or understood

Example Sentences

A1 The strange noise in the house remained unexplained.

A2 The sudden disappearance of the cat was unexplained.

B1 The unexplained delay caused frustration among the passengers.

B2 The unexplained phenomenon puzzled scientists for years.

C1 The unexplained anomaly in the data set raised doubts about its accuracy.

C2 The unexplained circumstances surrounding the CEO's resignation led to speculation in the media.

Examples of unexplained in a Sentence

formal The unexplained phenomenon puzzled the scientists for years.

informal I don't know why she left so suddenly, it's just unexplained.

slang The whole situation is just straight up unexplained, dude.

figurative His unexplained absence left a hole in our team.

Grammatical Forms of unexplained

past tense

unexplained

plural

unexplained

comparative

more unexplained

superlative

most unexplained

present tense

explain

future tense

will explain

perfect tense

has/have explained

continuous tense

is explaining

singular

unexplained

positive degree

unexplained

infinitive

to explain

gerund

explaining

participle

explained

Origin and Evolution of unexplained

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unexplained' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'explained' which comes from the Latin word 'explānāre' meaning 'to make plain'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unexplained' has retained its original meaning of something that has not been made clear or understood, but its usage has expanded to cover a wide range of topics beyond just literal explanations.