inseparable

adjective

in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: incapable of being separated or disjoined

inseparable issues

2

: seemingly always together : very intimate

inseparable friends

inseparability

(ˌ)in-ˌse-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

inseparable noun

inseparableness

(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs 

noun

inseparably

(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• bosom
• buddy-buddy
• chummy
• close
• especial
• familiar
• friendly
• intimate
• inward
• near
• thick
• tight

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple kept in touch during Chosen’s college years and eventually became inseparable during his senior year. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025

Togo and Seppala bonded from the start and became inseparable. —David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025

Humason and Hubble became almost inseparable at the telescope, while Humason made many astronomical discoveries in his own right despite not having a Ph.D., and deserves to share in much of the credit that Hubble receives. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025

Olson also believes there’s an inseparable link between nuclear power and nuclear war, and the construction costs are high. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin inseparabilis, from in- + separabilis separable

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inseparable

adjective

in·​sep·​a·​ra·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈsep-(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: impossible to separate

inseparable issues

2

: seemingly always together

inseparable friends

inseparability

(ˌ)in-ˌsep-(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

inseparably

(ˈ)in-ˈsep-(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb