IRREVERSIBLE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

irreversible

adjective

ˌir-i-ˈvər-sə-bəl

Definition of irreversible

as in irreparable

not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early

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Recent Examples of irreversible Make nothing irreversible in the same meeting where the anger showed up. — Larry Bomback, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Other children are developing severe and irreversible neurological damage because of brain inflammation, or encephalitis, Shirey said. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026 The damage that nefarious non-state and state actors, or even rogue AI agents themselves, could unleash could do irreversible damage to nearly any part of our economy and society. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Intervening in childhood could save them from decades of irreversible damage. — Babak J. Orandi, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreversible

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irreparable

Adjective

The accusation concerned the family’s claim of future irreparable harm and the need for immediate court intervention.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
The other two judges, Kelly and Tymkovich, concluded the NCAA made a sufficient showing under the factors governing stays pending appeal, including on the merits and irreparable harm.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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