inseparable
een-SEH-p-ruh-bl
Inseparable (adj) means So closely connected that two things or people cannot be separated. Example: “The twins have been inseparable since childhood.”
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So closely connected that two things or people cannot be separated.
"The twins have been inseparable since childhood."
"Trust and respect are inseparable in a good relationship."
How to use inseparable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo closely bonded or linked that you cannot pull them apart.
Common pairings
inseparable friends
inseparable from
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Word forms
- Plural
- inseparables
- Comparative
- more inseparable
- Superlative
- most inseparable
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Etymology
From Latin inseparabilis — in- ("not") plus separabilis ("separable").
Rhymes for inseparable
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What does “inseparable” mean?
The word “inseparable” means so closely connected that two things or people cannot be separated. In plain terms, so closely bonded or linked that you cannot pull them apart.
How do you pronounce “inseparable”?
“Inseparable” is pronounced een-SEH-p-ruh-bl (/inˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ in IPA).
How do you use “inseparable” in a sentence?
Here is “inseparable” used in a sentence: “The twins have been inseparable since childhood.”
What part of speech is “inseparable”?
“Inseparable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inseparable” come from?
The word “inseparable” comes from Latin. From Latin inseparabilis — in- ("not") plus separabilis ("separable").
Is “inseparable” a common word?
“Inseparable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
