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indistinguishable
adjective in·dis·tin·guish·able \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl, -ˈstiŋ-wi-\
: unable to be recognized as different : impossible to distinguish clearly from something else
Full Definition of INDISTINGUISHABLE
: not distinguishable: as a : indeterminate in shape or structure <indistinguishable forms in the mist> b : not clearly recognizable or understandable <indistinguishable differences> c : lacking identifying or individualizing qualities <seemingly indistinguishable alternatives>
— in·dis·tin·guish·abil·i·ty \-ˌstiŋ-gwi-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌstiŋ-wi-\ noun
— in·dis·tin·guish·able·ness \-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl-nəs, -ˈstiŋ-wi-\ noun
— in·dis·tin·guish·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of INDISTINGUISHABLE
1606
Related to INDISTINGUISHABLE
- Synonyms
- impalpable, inappreciable, imperceptible, insensible
- Antonyms
- appreciable, discernible (also discernable), palpable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible
INDISTINGUISHABILITY Defined for Kids
indistinguishable
adjective in·dis·tin·guish·able \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl\
Definition of INDISTINGUISHABLE for Kids
: impossible to recognize as different
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