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inseparable

American  
[in-sep-er-uh-buhl, -sep-ruh-] / ɪnˈsɛp ər ə bəl, -ˈsɛp rə- /

adjective

  1. incapable of being separated, parted, or disjoined.

    inseparable companions.


noun

  1. inseparable objects, qualities, etc.

  2. inseparable companions or friends.

inseparable British  
/ -ˈsɛprə-, ɪnˈsɛpərəbəl /

adjective

  1. incapable of being separated or divided

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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

Example Sentences

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The emergence of life was inseparable from this need to manage boundaries and choices.

From Science Daily

It may be, "What kind of physical system must exist for that algorithm to be inseparable from its own dynamics?"

From Science Daily

Matilda's younger sister, from whom she was "inseparable", is shattered and confused, she said.

From BBC

While the Englishman spoke up for conservatives with a small c, the American emerged into a new style of politics: His literary success was inseparable from his activism as a promoter of gay rights.

From The Wall Street Journal

Top spot goes to the Californian mouse - rodents that form inseparable, lifelong bonds.

From BBC