Definition of indistinguishable
: not distinguishable: such asa : indeterminate in shape or structure indistinguishable forms in the mistb : not clearly recognizable or understandable indistinguishable differencesc : lacking identifying or individualizing qualities seemingly indistinguishable alternatives
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Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence
indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically
indistinguishable shapes in the fog
Recent Examples of indistinguishable from the Web
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Key principals within the Trump administration, such as Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, hold views on Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood that are virtually indistinguishable from those in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
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Over time, our audio and video offerings, and that of legacy radio and TV stations, will be indistinguishable.
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Set next to each other, the Surface Pro 4 and the new $799 Surface Pro are virtually indistinguishable, especially when matched up with the Surface Pro 4’s Signature Type Cover.
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Often, Balmond's engineering solutions affect the form of a building so much that his work is indistinguishable from architecture.
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First Known Use of indistinguishable
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INDISTINGUISHABLE Defined for English Language Learners
indistinguishable
playDefinition of indistinguishable for English Language Learners
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: unable to be recognized as different : impossible to distinguish clearly from something else
INDISTINGUISHABLE Defined for Kids
indistinguishable
playDefinition of indistinguishable for Students
: impossible to recognize as different
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