inseparable
Americanadjective
noun
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inseparable objects, qualities, etc.
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inseparable companions or friends.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of inseparable
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Latin word insēparābilis. See in- 3, separable
Explanation
People or things that are inseparable can't be separated. It's like they're glued together. Usually, this word applies to people and is a bit of an exaggeration. Two friends who hang out every day are considered inseparable. Two people who are in love and spend most of their time together are inseparable. It's not that they can't be separated, but they don't want to be. Inseparable people love being together.
Vocabulary lists containing inseparable
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Example Sentences
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His songs have sections that resemble verses, bridges and choruses, but they unfold in strange ways and seem inseparable from how he performs them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Abdullahi, who grew up in Ethiopia, has always understood food as inseparable from community.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
The two soon became inseparable, working in construction together and training as mixed martial arts fighters.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
From the moment they arrive at school, Dos Pueblos High seniors Ruby Streatfeild and Brooklyn Hedricks are practically inseparable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
This bond is rooted within the inseparable relationship between lyrics and music that has existed for thousands of years.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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