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Irreplaceable: meaning, definitions and examples

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irreplaceable

 

[ ɪˌrɪˈpleɪsəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: replaceability, replaceable, replaceably, replacement, replacer, replacing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,766, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.