Irreplaceable: meaning, definitions and examples

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irreplaceable

[ ɪˌrɪˈpleɪsəbəl ]

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in relationships

Unable to be replaced or substituted; unique and essential.

Synonyms

indispensable, invaluable, irreparable

Examples of usage

She was his irreplaceable love.
Her dedication to her work was irreplaceable.
The bond between them was irreplaceable.

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in material possessions

So precious or valued that it cannot be replaced.

Synonyms

irrecoverable, irremediable, priceless

Examples of usage

The family heirloom was irreplaceable.
The lost necklace had sentimental value and was irreplaceable.

Translations

Translations of the word "irreplaceable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insubstituível

🇮🇳 अप्रतिस्थापनीय

🇩🇪 unersetzlich

🇮🇩 tak tergantikan

🇺🇦 незамінний

🇵🇱 niezastąpiony

🇯🇵 取り替えのきかない (torikae no kikanai)

🇫🇷 irremplaçable

🇪🇸 irremplazable

🇹🇷 yeri doldurulamaz

🇰🇷 대체할 수 없는 (daechal su eomneun)

🇸🇦 لا يمكن الاستغناء عنه (la yumkin alistighna' eanh)

🇨🇿 nenahraditelný

🇸🇰 nenahraditeľný

🇨🇳 不可替代的 (bù kě tì dài de)

🇸🇮 nenadomestljiv

🇮🇸 ómetanlegur

🇰🇿 ауыстырылмайтын

🇬🇪 შეუცვლელი (sheucvleli)

🇦🇿 əvəzolunmaz

🇲🇽 irremplazable

Word origin

The word 'irreplaceable' originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' with 'replaceable', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'replacere' meaning 'to place again'. The concept of something being irreplaceable speaks to the unique value or significance that certain things or individuals hold, emphasizing their irreplaceable nature.