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Definition of indiscernible

indiscernible

/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɜːr.nə.bəl/
in · dis · cern · i · ble
Adverb:indiscernibly
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• adjective

1

Impossible to see, perceive, or understand clearly.

Example

"Through the thick morning fog, the shoreline was almost completely indiscernible from the boat."

2

Impossible to distinguish or tell apart as separate and distinct.

Example

"The counterfeit painting was so skillfully executed that its brushwork was indiscernible from the original masterwork."

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• Rhymes for indiscernible

• Nearby Words

indirection
indirectly
indirectness
indiscernible
indiscernibly
indiscipline
indisciplined

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the negative prefix in- ('not') and discernible, which traces back to the Latin verb discernere ('to separate, distinguish, or perceive'), composed of dis- ('apart') and cernere ('to sift').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indiscernible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indiscernible
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