adjective
Uncommon
indistinguishable
ihn-dih-STIHNG-gwih-shuh-bl
Indistinguishable (adjective) means So similar to something else that it cannot be told apart from it. Example: “The forged signature was indistinguishable from the original.”
adjective
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So similar to something else that it cannot be told apart from it.
"The forged signature was indistinguishable from the original."
"From a distance, the twins are indistinguishable."
How to use indistinguishable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo alike that you genuinely can't tell one from the other.
Common pairings
virtually indistinguishable
indistinguishable from
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Word forms
- Plural
- indistinguishables
- Comparative
- more indistinguishable
- Superlative
- most indistinguishable
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Etymology
Formed from in- (\"not\") plus distinguishable.
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undistinguishable
identical
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See all rhymes for indistinguishable →Frequently asked questions
What does “indistinguishable” mean?
The word “indistinguishable” means so similar to something else that it cannot be told apart from it. In plain terms, so alike that you genuinely can't tell one from the other.
How do you pronounce “indistinguishable”?
“Indistinguishable” is pronounced ihn-dih-STIHNG-gwih-shuh-bl ([ˌɪn.dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩] in IPA).
How do you use “indistinguishable” in a sentence?
Here is “indistinguishable” used in a sentence: “The forged signature was indistinguishable from the original.”
What is the opposite of “indistinguishable”?
The opposite of “indistinguishable” — its antonyms — are distinguishable, fuzzy, ill-defined, indistinct and invisible.
What part of speech is “indistinguishable”?
“Indistinguishable” is an adjective.
Is “indistinguishable” a common word?
“Indistinguishable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
