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

His charisma is indistinguishable from that of the orchestra itself. —Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024

Technology these days can make the voice of a scammer virtually indistinguishable from that of a loved one. —Cicely Jones, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

The soundbar comes in the same black or white matte finish as other Sonos speakers and, at a glance, is indistinguishable from the Arc. —PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024

The two-seater’s cabin is indistinguishable from that of a production vehicle and features a black leather interior and aluminum trim. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 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