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
inseparability
(ˌ)in-ˌse-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
noun
inseparable noun
inseparableness
(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
noun
inseparably
(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
adverb

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One problem is inseparable from the other. they've been inseparable friends since they met at summer camp years ago
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The once-inseparable besties haven’t even been seen together since 2018, so how the hell did Kloss nab an invite to Swift’s wedding? — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 And, perhaps more importantly for a party whose political fortunes are practically inseparable from its leader’s own personal brand, Farage himself is under unprecedented scrutiny for some of his financial dealings. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 After first connecting in 2015, the pair quickly became inseparable, spending holidays together, vacationing with their families, and even weaving their bond into Swift's music. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026 The duo sat next to each other in English class and have been inseparable ever since. — Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 2 July 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

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

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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
inseparability
(ˌ)in-ˌsep-(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
noun
inseparably
(ˈ)in-ˈsep-(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
adverb

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