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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Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
However, this resurgence has also contributed to a rise in accidental poisonings, as the subtle differences between toxic and edible species are often indistinguishable even to seasoned foragers.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Players embody a young woman named Katja, whose family fell victim to the Hush, and is desperately trying to survive day-to-day as the psychosis of sleep depravation make real life indistinguishable from dreams.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
Here, though, it is accompanied by Dave’s lyrics and vocals, which Robinson delivers with a high-volume gusto that’s almost indistinguishable from fury.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indistinguishable. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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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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