inseparably
|in-sep-a-ra-bly|
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/ɪnˈsɛpərəblɪ/
(inseparable)
not separable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inseparably' 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' through Middle English.
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
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be separated.
The twins were inseparably linked in their interests and hobbies.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 05:03
