indistinguishable
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Not able to be distinguished or differentiated.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪndɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
“The two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable.”
Not capable of being perceived or known.
noun
Any of a set of things that cannot be distinguished.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
Used this way, indistinguishable is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use indistinguishable
- “The two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable.”adjective
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