indistinguishable — Impossible to identify as different or separate from something else. So similar that no differences can be perceived.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Impossible to identify as different or separate from something else. So similar that no differences can be perceived.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/
Example Sentences
- The fake designer bag was indistinguishable from the real one, until my mom checked the price tag.
- After the haircuts, the identical twins became completely indistinguishable to their teacher.
- My cooking skills are so bad that my pasta is indistinguishable from rubber bands.
indistinguishable
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/]
Impossible to identify as different or separate from something else. So similar that no differences can be perceived.
Impossible to identify as different or separate from something else. So similar that no differences can be perceived.
These flames look indistinguishable, but one is extinguishable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin distinguere meaning 'to separate or mark off,' combined with the negative prefix in- and the suffix -able. The word literally means 'not able to be separated or told apart.'
Breakdown
in- (not) + distinguish (from Latin distinguere: to separate) + -able (able to be)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The fake designer bag was indistinguishable from the real one, until my mom checked the price tag.”
“After the haircuts, the identical twins became completely indistinguishable to their teacher.”
“My cooking skills are so bad that my pasta is indistinguishable from rubber bands.”
“The AI-generated artwork was indistinguishable from human-created pieces.”
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