Meaning & Definition of Indistinguishable in English
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Indistinguishable
Pronunciation:
/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/Part of Speech:
adjectiveMeaning 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.