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- [ih-rek-uh n-sahy-luh-buh l, ih-rek-uh n-sahy-]
- /ɪˈrɛk ənˌsaɪ lə bəl, ɪˌrɛk ənˈsaɪ-/
- /ˌɪr.ek.ənˈsaɪ.lə.bl̩/
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- [ih-rek-uh n-sahy-luh-buh l, ih-rek-uh n-sahy-]
- /ɪˈrɛk ənˌsaɪ lə bəl, ɪˌrɛk ənˈsaɪ-/
Definitions of irreconcilable word
- adjective irreconcilable incapable of being brought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible: irreconcilable differences. 1
- adjective irreconcilable incapable of being made to acquiesce or compromise; implacably opposed: irreconcilable enemies. 1
- noun irreconcilable a person or thing that is irreconcilable. 1
- noun irreconcilable a person who is opposed to agreement or compromise. 1
- noun irreconcilable (of ideas, facts, or statements) representing findings or points of view that are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible. 1
- adjective irreconcilable unable to settle differences 1
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Origin of irreconcilable
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; ir-2 + reconcilable
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Parts of speech for Irreconcilable
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irreconcilable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj irreconcilable
- implacable — not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable: an implacable enemy.
- uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
- inexorable — unyielding; unalterable: inexorable truth; inexorable justice.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- incongruous — out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
adjective irreconcilable
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- irresoluble — incapable of being solved or clarified.
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
Antonyms for irreconcilable
adj irreconcilable
- merciful — full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
- consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
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