inseparable

in·sep·a·ra·ble

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl\

Definition of INSEPARABLE

1

: incapable of being separated or disjoined <inseparable issues>

2

: seemingly always together : very intimate <inseparable friends>

— in·sep·a·ra·bil·i·ty \(ˌ)in-ˌse-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— inseparable noun

— in·sep·a·ra·ble·ness \(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— in·sep·a·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INSEPARABLE

1. One problem is inseparable from the other.
2. <they've been inseparable friends since they met at summer camp years ago>

Origin of INSEPARABLE

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INSEPARABLE

Synonyms: bosom, buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, friendly, familiar, intimate, inward, near, thick, tight

Antonyms: distant

Related Words: clannish, close-knit, tight-knit; affable, boon, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, gracious, hearty; gregarious, sociable, social; comfortable, cozy, easy, snug; amicable, neighborly; confidential, secretive; adoring, affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, loving, tender, tenderhearted, warm

Near Antonyms: aloof, antisocial, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawn

[+]more[-]hide