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irreparable
[ ih-rep-er-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- not reparable; incapable of being rectified, remedied, or made good:
an irreparable mistake.
irreparable
/ ɪˈrɛpərəbəl; ɪˈrɛprəbəl /
adjective
- not able to be repaired or remedied; beyond repair
Derived Forms
- ¾±°ùËŒ°ù±ð±è²¹°ù²¹Ëˆ²ú¾±±ô¾±³Ù²â, noun
- ¾±°ùˈ°ù±ð±è²¹°ù²¹²ú±ô²â, adverb
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- ¾±°ù·°ù±ð±èa·°ù²¹Â·²ú¾±±ôi·³Ù²â ¾±°ù·°ù±ð±èa·°ù²¹Â·²ú±ô±ð·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
- ¾±°ù·°ù±ð±èa·°ù²¹Â·²ú±ô²â adverb
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of irreparable1
Example Sentences
Bonta’s office called the order “unconstitutional, antidemocratic, and un-American,†and said it would cause California and other states “imminent and irreparable harm.â€
Bonta’s office said the cuts — which include $972 million in funds for California — would cause “irreparable harm†to the states if allowed to stand.
The vicar of St Michan's said the damage caused to the remains of the Crusader and the remains of another man, who is believed to have been buried alive about 400 years ago, is "irreparable".
“The Government has also shown that the district court’s orders threaten irreparable harm to delicate negotiations with foreign powers on matters concerning national security,†Walker wrote.
"Still struggling to face my emotions... an irreparable numbness in my heart… I will never come to terms with you not being here anymore," she later wrote on social media about her grief.
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Related 51³Ô¹Ïs
Irreparable Vs. Unrepairable
What’s the difference between irreparable and unrepairable?
Irreparable and unrepairable both mean just about the same thing: unable to be repaired or fixed.
They can be used in overlapping ways, but they are usually used in different contexts and situations.
Irreparable is the more commonly used word. It can be applied to objects, such as machines or appliances, that can’t be repaired, but it’s perhaps most commonly used in the context of intangible things like circumstances and relationships. It’s especially used with the word damage, as in I’m afraid I’ve done irreparable damage to my reputation or The iceberg caused irreparable damage to the ship’s hull.
On the other hand, unrepairable is typically reserved for physical objects that can’t be fixed, such as cars, tables, or computers, as in I hate that a lot of appliances are manufactured in a way that makes them unrepairable. Still, unrepairable can also be applied to intangible things in the same way that irreparable usually is.
Here’s an example of irreparable and unrepairable used correctly in a sentence.
Example of irreparable: Sources close to the team say that the relationship between the coaches and the players is irreparable at this point.
Example of unrepairable: I’m really hoping my mechanic doesn’t tell me my car is unrepairable—I really don’t want to buy a new one.Â
Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between irreparable and unrepairable.
Quiz yourself on irreparable vs. unrepairable!
True or False?Â
Irreparable and unrepairable can sometimes be used interchangeably.
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