inseparable
Americanadjective
noun
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inseparable objects, qualities, etc.
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inseparable companions or friends.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inseparability noun
- inseparableness noun
- inseparably adverb
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
Twins
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Example Sentences
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Safety had long been inseparable from the city's identity.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
One gets the sense that Miriam’s inner darkness is inseparable from her brilliance, like Georgiana’s birthmark in Hawthorne’s early short story.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Xu praised the Chinese government and said "nourishment" from Guangdong has been "inseparable" from Shein's success.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
They are all inseparable in his own mind, free from categories or a finite series of pictures.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
“You guys have been inseparable forever. I remember when we were doing Where the Red Fern Grows in sixth grade and we were reading book reports in front of the class.”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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