Irretrievably: meaning, definitions and examples

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irretrievably

 

[ ɪˌrɪˈtriːvəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

lost forever

In a way that cannot be recovered or regained; permanently lost.

Synonyms

irreparably, irreversibly, permanently

Examples of usage

  • The data was irretrievably lost when the computer crashed.
  • The damage to the environment is irretrievably irreversible.
Context #2 | Adverb

beyond recovery

In a manner that cannot be brought back or restored; beyond the point of retrieval.

Synonyms

beyond repair, hopelessly, permanently

Examples of usage

  • The trust between them was irretrievably broken.
  • The relationship was irretrievably damaged.

Translations

Translations of the word "irretrievably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irremediavelmente

🇮🇳 अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से

🇩🇪 unwiederbringlich

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diperbaiki

🇺🇦 безповоротно

🇵🇱 nieodwracalnie

🇯🇵 取り返しがつかないほど

🇫🇷 irrémédiablement

🇪🇸 irremediablemente

🇹🇷 geri dönüşü olmayan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 돌이킬 수 없을 정도로

🇸🇦 بشكل لا رجعة فيه

🇨🇿 nenávratně

🇸🇰 nenávratne

🇨🇳 不可挽回地

🇸🇮 nepopravljivo

🇮🇸 óafturkræft

🇰🇿 қалпына келмейтіндей

🇬🇪 გაუქმებლად

🇦🇿 geri dönməz

🇲🇽 irremediablemente

Etymology

The word 'irretrievably' originated from the combination of the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the word 'retrievably' which comes from 'retrieve', ultimately from Latin 're-' (back) and 'trahere' (to draw). The concept of irretrievably losing something has been a common theme throughout history, with various civilizations experiencing losses that were deemed irreparable or beyond recovery.

See also: irretrievable, retrievable, retrieval, retriever.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,084, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.