inseparable

adjective

in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
Synonyms of inseparablenext
1
: incapable of being separated or disjoined
inseparable issues
2
: seemingly always together : very intimate
inseparable friends
inseparable noun
inseparableness noun
inseparably adverb

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
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Today marks the 49th anniversary of Torres' brutal murder, and the two events (his killing and the riot a year later) have proven inseparable in the historical record. Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026 The announcement is a fork in the road for a Texas institution and also the family whose name has become inseparable from the camp for three generations. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026 Muirhead and Alexander quickly became inseparable. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026 Dylan’s songwriting brilliance is inseparable from the magic of his singing. New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inseparable

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inseparable was in the 14th century

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“Inseparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseparable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

inseparable

adjective
in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈsep-(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
1
: impossible to separate
inseparable issues
2
: seemingly always together
inseparable friends
inseparably adverb

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