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

• bosom
• buddy-buddy
• chummy
• close
• especial
• familiar
• friendly
• intimate
• inward
• near
• thick
• tight

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

The duo would become nearly inseparable on and off set over the next seven years, sparking rumors of a relationship. —Mike Miller, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024

The pair met on the film, and have become inseparable. —Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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