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The synonyms of “Irreversible” are: irreparable, unrepairable, unrectifiable, irremediable, irrevocable
Irreversible as an Adjective
Definitions of "Irreversible" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “irreversible” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Not able to be undone or altered.
- Incapable of being reversed.
Synonyms of "Irreversible" as an adjective (5 Words)
irremediable | Impossible to cure or put right. Irremediable marital breakdowns. |
irreparable | (of an injury or loss) impossible to rectify or repair. They were doing irreparable damage to my heart and lungs. |
irrevocable | Incapable of being retracted or revoked. An irrevocable step. |
unrectifiable | Not rectifiable; impossible to improve upon or correct. |
unrepairable | Impossible to repair. A large consignment of defective and unrepairable goods. |
Usage Examples of "Irreversible" as an adjective
- Irreversible momentum toward revolution.
- She suffered irreversible damage to her health.
Associations of "Irreversible" (30 Words)
certain | Certain to occur destined or inevitable Benjamin Franklin. It s certain that more changes are in the offing. |
certainly | Definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely. She certainly is a hard worker. |
certainty | A fact that is definitely true or an event that is definitely going to take place. She knew with absolute certainty that they were dead. |
conclusive | (of a victory) achieved easily or by a large margin. The findings were by no means conclusive. |
confirming | Serving to support or corroborate. |
constant | A quantity that does not vary. A man constant in adherence to his ideals. |
decided | (of a person) having clear opinions; resolute. You could never talk him round he was very decided. |
definite | Clearly true or real; unambiguous. I want a definite answer. |
demonstrable | Capable of being demonstrated or proved. Demonstrable truths. |
determinate | Having exact and discernible limits or form. A determinate answer to the problem. |
determined | Having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation. Alina was determined to be heard. |
explicit | Of a person stating something in an explicit manner. The arrangement had not been made explicit. |
fixed | Of a number having a fixed and unchanging value. Living on fixed incomes. |
grinding | A harsh and strident sound as of the grinding of gears. Crush it and add it to the honey with a grinding of pepper and salt. |
incessantly | Without interruption. She talked about him incessantly. |
indubitable | Impossible to doubt; unquestionable. An indubitable truth. |
irremediable | Impossible to cure or put right. Irremediable marital breakdowns. |
irreparable | (of an injury or loss) impossible to rectify or repair. They were doing irreparable damage to my heart and lungs. |
irrevocable | Incapable of being retracted or revoked. An irrevocable step. |
justified | Having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins. A neatly justified list of names. |
obvious | Easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind. Unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession. |
palpability | The quality of being perceivable by touch. |
permanent | Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. Some temporary workers did not want a permanent job. |
perspicuity | Clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous. |
perspicuous | (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable. A perspicuous argument. |
resolute | Characterized by quickness and firmness. Faced with a resolute opposition. |
sure | Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. Was sure or certain she had seen it. |
undoubtedly | Without doubt; certainly. They are undoubtedly guilty. |
unequivocal | Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion. An unequivocal answer. |
unmistakable | Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. His opposition to slavery was unmistakable. |