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not reparable; incapable of being rectified, remedied, or made good: an irreparable mistake.
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Irreparable
is a GRE word you need to know.
So is irrefragable. Does it mean:
| impossible to refute |
| incapable of being repressed or restrained |
Example Sentences
- The solution is something that will control the insects without doing irreparable harm to other plants and animals.
- Unfortunately, this is the mindset which has brought mankind to the verge of causing irreparable damage to his vehicle.
- Off-road vehicles, when used irresponsibly, can cause irreparable damage to desert habitats.
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irreparable
1420, from O.Fr. irréparable (12c.), from L. irreparabilis, from in- "not" + reparabilis "that can be repaired" (see repair).
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