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

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 notes

In plain EnglishSo alike that you genuinely can't tell one from the other.

Common pairings

virtually indistinguishable indistinguishable from

Word forms

more indistinguishable comparative, indistinguishables plural, most indistinguishable superlative

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Etymology

Formed from in- (\"not\") plus distinguishable.

Synonyms

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undistinguishable

Antonyms

distinguishable fuzzy ill-defined indistinct invisible undetectable

Related words

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Rhymes for indistinguishable

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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.

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