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Meaning & Definition of Indistinguishable in English

English

Indistinguishable

Pronunciation:

/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Meaning and Definition of Indistinguishable

1. Primary Definition

Not able to be identified as different or distinct.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Unable to be distinguished or differentiated.

    Example Sentence: The twins looked so alike that they were indistinguishable from each other.

  • Definition: So similar that any distinction is impossible.

    Example Sentence: The counterfeit bills were indistinguishable from the real ones.

  • Definition: Lacking perceptible differences.

    Example Sentence: The two shades of paint were nearly indistinguishable to the naked eye.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

identical | indifferent | similar | uniform | matching

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • 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.

Translations

  • Spanish: indistingible
  • French: indistinguable
  • German: ununterscheidbar
  • Russian: неразличимый

Related Words

  • distinguishable: Able to be recognized or identified as different.
  • discriminate: To recognize distinctions or differences.
  • identical: Exactly the same in every way.

Slang Meanings of indistinguishable

  • Meaning: Same old, same old.

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