indiscernible

adjective

in·​dis·​cern·​ible ˌin-di-ˈsər-nə-bəl How to pronounce indiscernible (audio)
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: incapable of being discerned : not recognizable as distinct

Examples of indiscernible in a Sentence

Hidden under vines and moss, the crumbling wall was almost indiscernible. a change made for indiscernible reasons
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Patterns of play have been largely indiscernible, and there’s little cohesion between the organs of defense, midfield and attack. Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024 Mentions of cica, peptides, niacinamide, salicylic acid, and ceramides make many of their ingredient lists nearly indiscernible from each other. Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024 The difference is visually indiscernible over that long time span. Tim Maurer, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 The come in the form of cephalopod-like creatures of obvious intelligence but with motives made indiscernible by a mode of communication completely at odds with human experience. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for indiscernible 

Word History

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indiscernible was in 1635

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“Indiscernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indiscernible. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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