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inseparable

/ɪnˈsɛpərəbəl/
/ɪnˈsɛprəbəl/
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People or things that are inseparable can't be separated. It's like they're glued together.

Usually, this word applies to people and is a bit of an exaggeration. Two friends who hang out every day are considered inseparable. Two people who are in love and spend most of their time together are inseparable. It's not that they can't be separated, but they don't want to be. Inseparable people love being together.

Definitions of inseparable
  1. adjective
    not capable of being separated
    inseparable pieces of rock”
    synonyms:
    indivisible
    impossible to split into parts
Pronunciation
US
/ɪnˈsɛpərəbəl/
UK
/ɪnˈsɛprəbəl/
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