Inseparable

/ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/

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Definitions

1

Impossible to separate or part.

/ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/

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General

Unable to be separated or disjoined.

The two concepts of love and trust are often inseparable in a strong relationship.

💡 Simply: Like best friends who always stick together, never apart! Think of your favorite toy and how you're always playing with it.

👶 For kids: It means things or people that can't be taken apart from each other, like your hands.

More Examples

2

The bond between a mother and child is often described as inseparable.

3

The inseparable connection between mind and body affects overall well-being.

How It's Used

Relationships

"The twins were inseparable; they did everything together."

Abstract Concepts

"Justice and fairness are often considered inseparable."

Idioms & expressions

Inseparable pair

Two things or people that are always together.

"The couple were known as an inseparable pair, always seen hand-in-hand."

From Latin *inseparabilis*, meaning 'that cannot be separated', from *in-* (not) + *separabilis* (separable).

The word has been used since the 17th century, often in philosophical and religious contexts to describe concepts or relationships that are fundamentally connected.

Memory tip

Imagine two people glued together; that's inseparable.

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