irretrievable
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ɪˈtri adjective
not retrievable; irrecoverable; irreparable.
Related forms
ir·re·triev·a·bil·i·ty, ir·re·triev·a·ble·ness, noun
ir·re·triev·a·bly, adverb
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irretrievable (ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| not able to be retrieved, recovered, or repaired | |
| irretrieva'bility | |
| —n | |
| irre'trievableness | |
| —n | |
| irre'trievably | |
| —adv | |
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Irretrievable
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Example sentences
Pending actions for divorce or separation are deemed to have been commenced on the basis of irretrievable breakdown.
If the trial court finds an irretrievable breakdown, the court must grant a dissolution.
To make a long story short, once the accusations were made the damage was irretrievable and took on a life of its own.
Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage must be established before a court decree nisi of divorce can be issued.
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