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- [ih-rev-uh-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛv ə kə bəl/
- /ɪˈrev.ə.kə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-rev-uh-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛv ə kə bəl/
Definitions of irrevocable word
- adjective irrevocable not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable: an irrevocable decree. 1
- noun irrevocable Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final. 1
- adjective irrevocable impossible to reverse 1
- adjective irrevocable If a decision, action, or change is irrevocable, it cannot be changed or reversed. 0
- adjective irrevocable not able to be revoked, changed, or undone; unalterable 0
- adjective irrevocable that cannot be revoked, recalled, or undone; unalterable 0
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Origin of irrevocable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Latin word irrevocābilis. See ir-2, revocable
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Parts of speech for Irrevocable
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irrevocable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irrevocable
adj irrevocable
- permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- irreversible — not reversible; incapable of being changed: His refusal is irreversible.
- immutable — not mutable; unchangeable; changeless.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- changeless — unchanging; immutable
adjective irrevocable
- binding — A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
- unchangeable — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- conclusive — Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true.
- established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Antonyms for irrevocable
adj irrevocable
- alterable — capable of being altered.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- reversible — capable of reversing or of being reversed.
- revocable — that may be revoked.
adjective irrevocable
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
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