irreversible

adjective

ˌir-i-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce irreversible (audio)
Definition of irreversiblenext
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 Beyond that point, turbine temperatures rose rapidly, and the R-15 engines could suffer irreversible damage. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026 If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University. — Deva Lee, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 The margin between the two candidates stood at roughly 42,000 votes, while only about 38,200 ballots remained outstanding, making the result statistically irreversible unless pending legal challenges succeed. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreversible
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irreparable
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  • The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda.
    — Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • And there’s no guarantee that Illinois would grant the license, threatening irreparable harms, including income and reputation loss, Kalshi argued.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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