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inseparable

|in/sep/a/ra/ble|

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/ɪnˈsɛpərəbl/

not separable

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inseparable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inseparabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'separabilis' meant 'able to be separated.'

Historical Evolution

'inseparabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'inseparable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inseparable.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be separated,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

unable to be separated or treated separately.

The twins are inseparable and do everything together.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39