inseparable

[ in-sep-er-uh-buhl, -sep-ruh- ]

adjective

1. incapable of being separated, parted, or disjoined:

   inseparable companions.

noun

1. inseparable objects, qualities, etc.
2. inseparable companions or friends.

inseparable

/ -ˈsɛprə-; ɪnˈsɛpərəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being separated or divided

Derived Forms

• inˈseparably, adverb
• inˌseparaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• in·sepa·ra·bili·ty in·sepa·ra·ble·ness noun
• in·sepa·ra·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inseparable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Latin word insēparābilis. See in- ³, separable

Example Sentences

They said they had new evidence that the brothers’ crimes were inseparable from years of abuse they’d experienced at the hands of their father.

From Slate

Their inseparable friendship during their junior high years had caused our paths to cross.

From Los Angeles Times

The two had been inseparable since they were cubs.

From Los Angeles Times

It was worth the wait, and we have been inseparable ever since.

From Los Angeles Times

For years, Al-Alim was essentially inseparable on major policy matters from the teachers union, United Teachers Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• indivisible
• integral