Indistinguishable

/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not able to be identified as different or distinct; identical in appearance or nature.

The two twins were so indistinguishable that even their mother had trouble telling them apart.

Having no mark or trait that makes one different from another.

In the fog, the ship was indistinguishable from the mist that surrounded it.

So similar that no differences can be perceived.

The sound of the two instruments was indistinguishable, making it hard to discern which was which.

Imposingly similar or alike in quality or characteristics.

The counterfeit bills were indistinguishable from the genuine currency to the untrained eye.

From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'distinguishable', which is derived from the Latin 'distinguere'.

indistinguishable from

To be so similar that one cannot tell them apart.

indistinguishable couple

A pair of things or beings that cannot be told apart.

indistinguishable effects

Results that cannot be differentiated due to their similarity.

distinguishable

Able to be recognized or identified as different.

discriminate

To recognize distinctions or differences.

identical

Exactly the same in every way.

Same old, same old.

When it comes to their cooking styles, they're indistinguishable, just the same old, same old.