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- [ih-rev-uh-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛv ə kə bəl/
- /ɪˈrev.ə.kə.bl̩/
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- [ih-rev-uh-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛv ə kə bəl/
Definitions of irrevocably word
- adjective irrevocably not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable: an irrevocable decree. 1
- noun irrevocably In an irrevocable manner; beyond recall; in a manner precluding repeal. 1
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Origin of irrevocably
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 Irrevocably
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irrevocably 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.
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irrevocably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irrevocably
adv irrevocably
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
- permanently — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- lastly — in conclusion; in the last place; finally.
adverb irrevocably
- irreversibly — not reversible; incapable of being changed: His refusal is irreversible.
- forever — without ever ending; eternally: to last forever.
- irretrievably — not capable of being retrieved; irrecoverable; irreparable.
- enduringly — In an enduring manner or fashion; such as to endure.
Antonyms for irrevocably
adv irrevocably
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- inconclusive — not conclusive; not resolving fully all doubts or questions: inconclusive evidence.
adverb irrevocably
- inconclusively — In an inconclusive manner.
noun irrevocably
- revocably — that may be revoked.
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