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Definition of Inscrutable
1. Adjective. Of an obscure nature. "Rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands"
Similar to: Incomprehensible, Inexplicable
Derivative terms: Inscrutability, Mystery
Definition of Inscrutable
1. a. Unsearchable; incapable of being searched into and understood by inquiry or study; impossible or difficult to be explained or accounted for satisfactorily; obscure; incomprehensible; as, an inscrutable design or event.
Definition of Inscrutable
1. Adjective. Difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom(,) or interpret. ¹
2. Noun. One who or that which is inscrutable; a person, etc. that cannot be comprehended. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Inscrutable
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Inscrutable
1. Unsearchable; incapable of being searched into and understood by inquiry or study; impossible or difficult to be explained or accounted for satisfactorily; obscure; incomprehensible; as, an inscrutable design or event. "'T is not in man To yield a reason for the will of Heaven Which is inscrutable." (Beau. & Fl) "Waiving a question so inscrutable as this." (De Quincey) Origin: L. Inscrutabilis: cf. F. Inscrutable. See In- not, and Scrutiny. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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