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Irremediably: meaning, definitions and examples

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irremediably

[ ɪˌrɛmɪˈdiːəbli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

incurable

In a way that cannot be cured or put right.

Synonyms

hopelessly, incurably.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
irremediably	Interchangeable with 'irremediably', although it is less commonly used. It also describes a situation that cannot be fixed or improved. The river was irremediably polluted by the factory's waste
incurably	Used mainly in medical or health-related contexts to describe a condition that cannot be cured. It can also metaphorically describe deeply ingrained traits. He was diagnosed as incurably ill
hopelessly	Used to describe situations where there is no hope of improvement, often with a more emotional or personal tone. It can imply despair or a lack of optimism. She felt hopelessly lost in the big city

Word

Description / Examples

irremediably

Interchangeable with 'irremediably', although it is less commonly used. It also describes a situation that cannot be fixed or improved.

The river was irremediably polluted by the factory's waste

incurably

Used mainly in medical or health-related contexts to describe a condition that cannot be cured. It can also metaphorically describe deeply ingrained traits.

He was diagnosed as incurably ill

hopelessly

Used to describe situations where there is no hope of improvement, often with a more emotional or personal tone. It can imply despair or a lack of optimism.

She felt hopelessly lost in the big city

Examples of usage

The damage was irremediably done.
She felt irremediably guilty for her actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "irremediably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irremediavelmente

🇮🇳 अचलनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unwiederbringlich

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diperbaiki lagi

🇺🇦 безповоротно

🇵🇱 nieodwracalnie

🇯🇵 取り返しがつかないほど

🇫🇷 irrémédiablement

🇪🇸 irremediablemente

🇹🇷 geri dönülemez şekilde

🇰🇷 돌이킬 수 없게

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يمكن علاجه

🇨🇿 nenapravitelně

🇸🇰 nenapraviteľne

🇨🇳 不可挽回地

🇸🇮 nepopravljivo

🇮🇸 óafturkræfanlega

🇰🇿 қайтарымсыз түрде

🇬🇪 შეუქცევადად

🇦🇿 dönməz şəkildə

🇲🇽 irremediablemente

Etymology

The word 'irremediably' is formed by adding the suffix -ly to the adjective 'irremediable', which comes from the Latin word 'irremediabilis', meaning 'that cannot be healed or cured'. The concept of something being irremediably damaged or irreversible has been present in human language for centuries, reflecting the understanding that some things are beyond repair.