inseparable

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adjective

in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
Synonyms of inseparablenext
1
: incapable of being separated or disjoined
inseparable issues
2
: seemingly always together : very intimate
inseparable friends
inseparability
(ˌ)in-ˌse-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
noun
inseparable noun
inseparableness
(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
noun
inseparably
(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
adverb

inseparability

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noun

in·​separability (¦)in How to pronounce inseparability (audio)
ən+
: the quality or state of being inseparable

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Adjective One problem is inseparable from the other. they've been inseparable friends since they met at summer camp years ago
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The 65-year-old father of Miley Cyrus and the 61-year-old star of Serving Sara hard-launched their relationship on Easter Sunday, 2025, and the pair have been seemingly inseparable ever since. — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026 YouTube Dividing Lines Drawn The inseparable relationship between YouTube and TV was clear for all to see at MIPCOM Cannes but serious concerns from the latter remain. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Elinor and Edward circle each other, but Marianne and Willoughby are instantly inseparable. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Unlike a painting that can be removed, sold, and installed elsewhere, this Haring is effectively inseparable from the apartment. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inseparable

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Latin inseparabilis, from in- + separabilis separable

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inseparable was in the 14th century

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“Inseparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseparable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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inseparable

adjective
in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈsep-(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
1
: impossible to separate
inseparable issues
2
: seemingly always together
inseparable friends
inseparability
(ˌ)in-ˌsep-(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
noun
inseparably
(ˈ)in-ˈsep-(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
adverb
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