What does irreparable mean?
Irreparable means Incapable of being repaired, amended, cured or rectified; unrepairable..
Irreparable
/ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Incapable of being repaired, amended, cured or rectified; unrepairable..
Example Sentences
It was impoſſible that the queen of France [Marie Antoinette] ſhould not be deeply affected by a conteſt, which ſo cloſely involved her neareſt and deareſt connections, and threatened ſo immediate and perhaps irreparable a breach of the harmony and friendſhip ſubſiſting between them.
“Florida has struck an unholy bargain with the Trump administration,” one speaker said. “People are not getting food, hygiene, or medical care. These conditions are substandard and cause irreparable harm.”
Synonyms for irreparable
Antonyms for irreparable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more irreparable
- most irreparable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for irreparable?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of irreparable?
Possible antonyms include reparable, rectifiable.
How do you use irreparable in a sentence?
It was impoſſible that the queen of France [Marie Antoinette] ſhould not be deeply affected by a conteſt, which ſo cloſely involved her neareſt and deareſt connections, and threatened ſo immediate and perhaps irreparable a breach of the harmony and friendſhip ſubſiſting between them.
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