Irretrievably: meaning, definitions and examples
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irretrievably
[ ɪˌrɪˈtriːvəbli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.