inseparable

adjective

in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

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 

noun

inseparable noun

inseparableness

(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs 

noun

inseparably

(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of inseparable

• familiar
• close
• intimate
• friendly
• chummy
• bosom

Examples of inseparable in a Sentence

One problem is inseparable from the other.

they've been inseparable friends since they met at summer camp years ago

Recent Examples on the Web

We are blessed to have found each other on a hiking trip and for two years have been inseparable. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

This adulation is all Fujino needs to take Kyomoto under her wing, and soon the two are inseparable, collaborating on strips where Fujino writes the stories and draws the figures while Kyomoto does the backgrounds. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026

According to Gonzalez, Posada, the Cuban government’s arch-enemy, and Valdes, the spy Cuba sent to keep tabs on him, became inseparable, at first in Central America, then for years in Miami, where Valdes had a home in west Kendall. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

This question is inseparable from the work for those of us who create films. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for inseparable

• separable
• irreparable

Kids Definition

inseparable

adjective

in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈsep-(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: impossible to separate

inseparable issues

2

: seemingly always together

inseparable friends

inseparability

(ˌ)in-ˌsep-(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

inseparably

(ˈ)in-ˈsep-(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb