indistinguishable

adjective

in·​dis·​tin·​guish·​able ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl How to pronounce indistinguishable (audio)
-ˈstiŋ-wi-
: not distinguishable: such as
a
: lacking identifying or individualizing qualities
seemingly indistinguishable alternatives
b
: not clearly recognizable or understandable
indistinguishable differences
c
: indeterminate in shape or structure
indistinguishable forms in the mist
indistinguishability noun
indistinguishableness noun
indistinguishably adverb

Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence

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

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indistinguishable was in 1606

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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indistinguishable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

indistinguishable

adjective
in·​dis·​tin·​guish·​able ˌin-dis-ˈtiŋ-gwish-ə-bəl How to pronounce indistinguishable (audio)
: impossible to distinguish clearly

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