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Inseparable vs Inextricable - What's the difference?

inseparable | inextricable |

As adjectives the difference between inseparable and inextricable

is that inseparable is unable to be separated. Bound together permanently while inextricable is impossible to untie or disentangle.

inseparable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Unable to be separated. Bound together permanently.
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    Antonyms

    * separable?able to be separated? * unannexable?unable to be annexed? * uncombinable?unable to be combined?

    inextricable

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (of a knot etc) impossible to untie or disentangle
  • (of a problem) impossible to solve
  • (of a maze etc) impossible to escape from