irreconcilable

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ir⋅rec⋅on⋅cil⋅a⋅ble

[i-rek-uh

n-sahy-luh-buh

l, i-rek-uh

n-sahy-]

–adjective

1.	incapable of being brought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible: irreconcilable differences.

2.	incapable of being made to acquiesce or compromise; implacably opposed: irreconcilable enemies.

–noun

3.	a person or thing that is irreconcilable.

4.	a person who is opposed to agreement or compromise.

Origin:
1590–1600; ir- ² + reconcilable

Related forms:

ir⋅rec⋅on⋅cil⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, ir⋅rec⋅on⋅cil⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun

ir⋅rec⋅on⋅cil⋅a⋅bly, adverb

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ir·rec·on·cil·a·ble (ĭ-rěk'ən-sī'lə-bəl, ĭ-rěk'ən-sī'-)

adj. Impossible to reconcile: irreconcilable differences.
n.

A person, especially a member of a group, who will not compromise, adjust, or submit.
One of two or more conflicting ideas or beliefs that cannot be brought into harmony.

ir·rec'on·cil'a·bil'i·ty n., ir·rec'on·cil'a·bly adv.

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