inseparable

adjective

in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
1
: incapable of being separated or disjoined
inseparable issues
2
: seemingly always together : very intimate
inseparable friends
inseparable noun
inseparableness noun
inseparably adverb

Examples of inseparable in a Sentence

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 two former best friends were inseparable after leaving the villa, and at one point, lived together. Giana Levy, Variety, 13 July 2025 In today’s workplace, talent and inclusion are inseparable. Subha Barry, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The trio was inseparable both inside and outside of school, but as time passed, there were signs that trouble was bubbling beneath the surface. Alex Gurley, People.com, 6 July 2025 Nearly inseparable just six months ago, the duo have fallen out over Trump’s tax cut and spending bill that will drive up the national debt. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 1 July 2025 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

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

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“Inseparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseparable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

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
inseparably adverb

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