Irretrievably: meaning, definitions and examples

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irretrievably

[ ɪˌrɪˈtriːvəbli ]

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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.

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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.