Engelsk

inseparable

gb/ɪnsˈɛpɚəbəl/ us/ɪnsˈɛpɚəbəl/
B1 Engelsk
~ 9200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective B1 property
1

always together; very close (people)

Used when two people or living things are very close and are almost always together.

Brugsmønster: [someone] is inseparable from [someone]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse "inseparable" with "indistinguishable". "Inseparable" means people are always together or cannot be separated, while "indistinguishable" means you cannot see the difference between two things. Learners also sometimes say *"inseparable of"*; the correct phrase is always "inseparable from" (e.g. "She is inseparable from her cousin").
Synonymer
close (More general; can describe emotional closeness even if people do not spend constant time together.) | tight-knit (Often used for families or groups; suggests strong bonds, not always constant physical togetherness.)
Antonymer
distant (Suggests emotional or social separation rather than physical distance.) | estranged (Implies a broken relationship or serious separation, especially in families or couples.)
Ordforbindelser
inseparable friends |almost inseparable |virtually inseparable |inseparable as children |inseparable duo |inseparable pair
Temaer
relationships |daily_life |emotions
Eksempler
  • The twins were inseparable all through high school.
  • Ever since they met at university, the two of them have been inseparable.
  • As a child, she was inseparable from her older brother.
  • The puppy and the little boy quickly became inseparable.
  • During the tour, the band’s lead singer and drummer were almost inseparable.
Læringseksempler
  • My best friend and I are inseparable.
  • The two boys are inseparable at school.
  • After they got married, the couple seemed inseparable.
  • The dog and its owner are inseparable.
  • When we were kids, my sister and I were inseparable.
adjective B2 property
2

cannot be separated in idea or fact

Used when one thing is so closely linked to another that you cannot have or think about one without the other.

Brugsmønster: [something] is inseparable from [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners often say *"inseparable with"* or *"inseparable of"*. The normal pattern in modern English is "inseparable from" (e.g. "Success is inseparable from hard work"). Also, some learners overuse this formal word in simple contexts where "goes together with" or "is closely linked to" would sound more natural.
Synonymer
linked (Suggests connection, but not always as strong or necessary as "inseparable".) | inextricable (Very strong and formal; emphasizes that things cannot be untangled or separated.)
Antonymer
independent (Says that one thing can exist or be considered without the other.) | separable (Directly opposite; states that things can, in fact, be separated.)
Ordforbindelser
inseparable from |an inseparable part of |inseparable connection |inseparable link |inseparable aspects |inseparable relationship
Temaer
abstract |philosophy |society |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • In many cultures, food is inseparable from family and tradition.
  • Freedom is inseparable from responsibility.
  • For her, work is inseparable from her identity.
  • The company’s success is inseparable from the strength of its brand.
  • In his writing, humor is inseparable from sharp social criticism.
Læringseksempler
  • For many people, music is inseparable from their daily life.
  • In this job, stress is inseparable from long hours.
  • Language is inseparable from culture.
  • Trust is inseparable from a good relationship.
  • In his life, money was inseparable from power.
adjective B2 property
3

cannot be separated physically

Used when two things are joined in a way that you cannot take them apart.

Brugsmønster: [something] is inseparable from [something] physically
Typisk fejl:
Learners may overuse this physical sense in everyday talk where a simpler word like "stuck" or "joined" is more natural. Use "inseparable" mainly when you want to stress that separation is impossible or extremely difficult.
Synonymer
fused (Suggests things have been joined together into one piece, often by heat or another process.) | joined (More general; does not always imply that separation is impossible, just that things are connected.)
Antonymer
detachable (Specifically says that a part is made to be taken off or removed.) | separable (General opposite; states that physical separation is possible.)
Ordforbindelser
almost inseparable |virtually inseparable |chemically inseparable |inseparable components |inseparable materials |practically inseparable
Temaer
science |technology |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The two metals are inseparable without using special equipment.
  • Over time, the paint and the surface became inseparable.
  • The layers of the material are almost inseparable once the glue has set.
  • After the accident, the parts of the machine were crushed together and practically inseparable.
  • The components are designed to be inseparable for safety reasons.
Læringseksempler
  • The two pieces of glass are inseparable now.
  • After many years, the rust and the metal were inseparable.
  • These parts are inseparable, so you cannot remove one.
  • Once dry, the two materials are inseparable.
  • The glue makes the boards inseparable.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
inseparable
IPA
GB/ɪnsˈɛpɚəbəl/
US/ɪnsˈɛpɚəbəl/
Stavelser og tryk
in - sep - ar - able (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sep)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: inseparable
Ordfamilie
Core family
separate verb A2 separation noun B1 separately adverb B1
Related words
separable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inseparably adverb
Advanced or less common
inseparability noun separability noun
Udtryk

an inseparable part of

1
/ən ɪnsˈɛpɚəbəl pˈɑɹt əv/
fixed phrase

necessary, permanent part of something

Used to say that something is a necessary and permanent part of something else.

Eksempler
  • Failure is an inseparable part of learning.
  • For many people, social media has become an inseparable part of daily life.

be inseparable from

1
/bˈi ɪnsˈɛpɚəbəl fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase

be tightly and unbreakably linked

To be so closely linked to someone or something that you cannot be or think of one without the other.

Eksempler
  • To many fans, her name is inseparable from the role she played on that show.
  • In his mind, success is inseparable from constant hard work.

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