adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishSo closely bonded or linked that you cannot pull them apart.

Common pairings

inseparable friends inseparable from

Word forms

more inseparable comparative, inseparables plural, most inseparable superlative

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Etymology

From Latin inseparabilis — in- ("not") plus separabilis ("separable").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for inseparable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

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.