unexplained

adjective

un·​ex·​plained ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd How to pronounce unexplained (audio)
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay

Examples of unexplained in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unexplained was in 1721

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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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