irreparable
[ ih-rep-er-uh-buhl ]
adjective
not reparable; incapable of being rectified, remedied, or made good: an irreparable mistake.
Origin of irreparable
1Other words from irreparable
- ir·rep·a·ra·bil·i·ty, ir·rep·a·ra·ble·ness, noun
- ir·rep·a·ra·bly, adverb
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How to use irreparable in a sentence
The peculiar character of the evil which is being wrought by this age is its utter irreparableness.
On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) | John RuskinThe irreparableness of the loss at first to M. Héger is herein clearly shown.
The Key to the Bront Works | John Malham-DemblebyThat pang of 'irreparableness' which had smitten Elise smote him now.
The History of David Grieve | Mrs. Humphry Ward
British Dictionary definitions for irreparable
irreparable
/ (ɪˈrɛpərəbəl, ɪˈrɛprəbəl) /
adjective
not able to be repaired or remedied; beyond repair
Derived forms of irreparable
- irreparability or irreparableness, noun
- irreparably, adverb
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