indistinguishable

adjective

in·​dis·​tin·​guish·​able ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl How to pronounce indistinguishable (audio)
-ˈstiŋ-wi-
: not distinguishable: such as
a
: lacking identifying or individualizing qualities
seemingly indistinguishable alternatives
b
: not clearly recognizable or understandable
indistinguishable differences
c
: indeterminate in shape or structure
indistinguishable forms in the mist
indistinguishability noun
indistinguishableness noun
indistinguishably adverb

Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence

indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically indistinguishable shapes in the fog
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Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can. Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 Yet at the same time, the bears that did once live there were genetically indistinguishable from those that now inhabit the Northern Rockies, the researchers noted. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025 But more important, the cheaper Pixel and iPhone were nearly indistinguishable from their $800 counterparts in several of my tests. Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025 Much as the concussive sound design, abject lack of context, and indistinguishable casting might suggest that a similar film could have been made about any number of firefights, Garland’s forensic attention to the minutiae of what happened proves unexpectedly personal by the end. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indistinguishable

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indistinguishable was in 1606

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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indistinguishable. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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indistinguishable

adjective
in·​dis·​tin·​guish·​able ˌin-dis-ˈtiŋ-gwish-ə-bəl How to pronounce indistinguishable (audio)
: impossible to distinguish clearly

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