Irreplaceably: meaning, definitions and examples

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irreplaceably

 

[ ɪrˈrɪpleɪsəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

uniquely necessary

Irreplaceably means in a manner that cannot be replaced or substituted. It emphasizes the uniqueness and essential quality of someone or something that makes it impossible to find a substitute.

Synonyms

essentially, indispensably, uniquely

Examples of usage

  • Her irreplaceably kind nature makes her a beloved friend.
  • The artwork was irreplaceably valuable to the museum.
  • He showed irreplaceably strong leadership during the crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "irreplaceably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irremediavelmente

🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unersetzlich

🇮🇩 tidak tergantikan

🇺🇦 незамінно

🇵🇱 niezastąpienie

🇯🇵 取り替えのきかない

🇫🇷 irremplaçable

🇪🇸 irremplazablemente

🇹🇷 değiştirilemez bir şekilde

🇰🇷 대체 불가능하게

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يمكن استبداله

🇨🇿 nezaměnitelně

🇸🇰 nezameniteľne

🇨🇳 不可替代地

🇸🇮 nezamenljivo

🇮🇸 óumdeilanlega

🇰🇿 орнын басарсыз

🇬🇪 არასოდეს შეცვლილი

🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilməz şəkildə

🇲🇽 irremplazablemente

Word origin

The term 'irreplaceably' is derived from the root word 'replace', which comes from the Latin 'replacere'. The prefix 'ir-' serves to negate the concept of replacing, thus emphasizing the idea that something cannot be substituted. This formation follows the rules of English where adverbs can be formed by adding '-ly' to adjectives. The historical usage of the term reflects its emergence in the English language in the late 19th century, as discussions about value and uniqueness became more prevalent in literature and everyday conversation. The notion of something being irreplaceable extends into various fields, including art, nature, and personal relationships, grounding its meaning in both emotional and economic contexts.