indistinguishable

/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/
adjectiveIntermediate impossible to tell apart
general

impossible to tell apart or differentiate

Under the dim light, the two colors were indistinguishable.

In the low light, it was impossible to see the difference between the two colors.

The voices on the recording were indistinguishable due to the poor quality.

The recording was so bad that the voices couldn't be distinguished.

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Often used to describe things that are nearly identical in appearance, sound, or other characteristics.

Collocations

indistinguishable fromso similar that it cannot be told apart fromindistinguishable toimpossible to differentiate for a particular person or group

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Common Usage

This word is often used to describe things that are nearly identical, such as twins, colors, or sounds.

📖Word Origin

From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'distinguishable' (able to be told apart), from Latin 'distinguere' (to distinguish).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contexts where precision or clarity is important, such as in scientific, technical, or legal contexts.

Word Breakdown

in-
not
prefix
+
distinguishable
able to be told apart
root
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