inextricable
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
So closely connected to something else that it cannot be separated from it.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
inseparable
entangled
Antonyms
separable
Usage notes
Usually followed by "from," or paired with "linked" or "tied".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The two companies' finances had become _____ after years of shared ownership."
Answer: inextricable
In your own words, what does "inextricable" mean?
So closely connected to something else that it cannot be separated from it.
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