adjective

inseparable

in-SEP-ruh-bul/ɪnˈseprəbl/

So closely connected that they cannot be separated or considered apart.

The interlocked metal rings are inseparable without breaking one of them.

Two intact metal rings interlocked like adjacent chain links, showing a physical connection that cannot be separated without breaking a ring.

Etymology

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+separLatinto pull apart

+ableLatincapable of being

The pieces express “not capable of being pulled apart.” Applied to closely connected people or things, this treats their connection as a bond that cannot be broken.

In context

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we started off as friends but we were very inseparable you know we would spend we would break day in a vehicle just talking

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More examples

For this chef, good food is inseparable from fresh ingredients.
Freedom and responsibility are inseparable.
My grandfather and his dog are inseparable companions.

Forms

inseparable

inseparably adverb — So closely that separation is impossible.

inseparability noun — The state of being impossible to separate.

Similar words

intertwined: Emphasizes close involvement rather than an inability to separate.
indivisible: Emphasizes a whole that cannot be divided into parts.
linked: Indicates a connection without ruling out separation.