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View synonyms for indiscernible

indiscernible

[in-di-sur-nuh-buhl, -zur-]

adjective

  1. not discernible; that cannot be seen or perceived clearly; imperceptible.



indiscernible

/ ˌɪndɪˈsɜːnəbəl /

adjective

  1. incapable of being discerned

  2. scarcely discernible or perceptible

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Other Word Forms

  • indiscernibleness noun
  • indiscernibility noun
  • indiscernibly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of indiscernible1

First recorded in 1625–35; in- 3 + discernible
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Example Sentences

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At close distances, the two sounds are almost indiscernible to the human ear.

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The eggs failed to hatch and the contents of six of them were indiscernible.

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“This looks so good,” the 33-year-old coos, flashing a grin indiscernible from her more cloying online characters.

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Today’s scam ads are often indiscernible from legitimate listings, and can appear on reputable job sites like LinkedIn and Indeed, as well as in your inbox as phishing attacks.

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The change would be indiscernible for most of us, in practical terms.

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