indistinguishable

adjective

in·​dis·​tin·​guish·​able ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl 

-ˈstiŋ-wi-

: not distinguishable: such as

a

: lacking identifying or individualizing qualities

seemingly indistinguishable alternatives

b

: not clearly recognizable or understandable

indistinguishable differences

c

: indeterminate in shape or structure

indistinguishable forms in the mist

indistinguishability

ˌin-di-ˌstiŋ-gwi-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

-ˌstiŋ-wi-

noun

indistinguishableness

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl-nəs 

-ˈstiŋ-wi-

noun

indistinguishably

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-blē 

-ˈstiŋ-wi-

adverb

Synonyms

• impalpable
• imperceptible
• inappreciable
• insensible

Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence

indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically

indistinguishable shapes in the fog

Recent Examples on the Web

Maldini, a man so synonymous with Milan as to be indistinguishable, chose not to attend the event. —James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024

The study team developed new technology that made visible the faint features that would otherwise be indistinguishable. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024

For most people, conjunto and norteño are one and the same, completely indistinguishable from the other. —Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024

But Kalonymus, the developer, plans to make the hotel rooms indistinguishable from apartments, and rent them out under long-term leases, essentially providing 213 units, beyond what the full density bonus would allow. —Andrew Keatts, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

indistinguishable

adjective

in·​dis·​tin·​guish·​able ˌin-dis-ˈtiŋ-gwish-ə-bəl 

: impossible to distinguish clearly