indistinguishable

adjective

in·dis·tin·guish·able | \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl,

-ˈstiŋ-wi-\

Definition of indistinguishable

: not distinguishable: such as

a : indeterminate in shape or structure indistinguishable forms in the mist

b : not clearly recognizable or understandable indistinguishable differences

c : lacking identifying or individualizing qualities seemingly indistinguishable alternatives

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Other Words from indistinguishable

indistinguishability \ˌin-di-ˌstiŋ-gwi-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē,

-ˌstiŋ-wi- \ noun

indistinguishableness \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl-nəs,

-ˈstiŋ-wi- \ noun

indistinguishably \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-blē,

-ˈstiŋ-wi- \ adverb

Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence

indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically indistinguishable shapes in the fog

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