indistinguishable
adjective
in·dis·tin·guish·able
ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl 
-ˈstiŋ-wi-
: not distinguishable: such as
a
: lacking identifying or individualizing qualities
seemingly indistinguishable alternatives
The copy is practically indistinguishable from the original.
b
: not clearly recognizable or understandable
indistinguishable differences
c
: indeterminate in shape or structure
indistinguishable forms in the mist
Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence
indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically
indistinguishable shapes in the fog
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According to their study published in the Journal of Food Engineering, firing ultrasonic soundwaves into room temperature water makes equally strong and flavorful espresso shots that are indistinguishable from the traditional morning fuel.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
People with borderline personality disorder often feel other people’s emotions so deeply that those feelings become indistinguishable from their own.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
In today’s political language, a uniparty means the idea that Democrats and Republicans are basically one indistinguishable establishment.
—Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
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—Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
People with borderline personality disorder often feel other people’s emotions so deeply that those feelings become indistinguishable from their own.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
In today’s political language, a uniparty means the idea that Democrats and Republicans are basically one indistinguishable establishment.
—Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Most states have argued in court that all sports bets on these sites should be prohibited, arguing those bets one prediction sites are largely indistinguishable from gambling.
—Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indistinguishable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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indistinguishable
adjective
in·dis·tin·guish·able
ˌin-dis-ˈtiŋ-gwish-ə-bəl
: impossible to distinguish clearly
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