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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But Watson considers the SEC case and a federal criminal investigation that did not result in charges to be inseparable from Amazon’s claims. Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026 Waller met the bride through her sister, Kennedy McCloskey, and the pair quickly became inseparable. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Tracy Brito also confirmed that her daughter and Angle were inseparable. Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 In short, the VSL used by agencies and the value of life are inseparable concepts. James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 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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