Irreversible: meaning, definitions and examples

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irreversible

[ ɪˈrɛvərsəbl ]

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chemical reaction

Not capable of being reversed, undone, or altered.

Synonyms

irreparable, irrevocable, permanent

Examples of usage

The chemical reaction is irreversible, once it has occurred it cannot be undone.
The irreversible process led to a permanent change in the substance.

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decision

Impossible to change, reverse, or recover.

Synonyms

final, irreparable, irrevocable

Examples of usage

His decision to quit his job was irreversible; he couldn't take it back.
The irreversible consequences of his actions became apparent too late.

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health condition

Not able to be reversed or recovered; incurable.

Synonyms

incurable, irremediable, permanent

Examples of usage

The damage to his lungs was irreversible and would worsen over time.
The irreversible effects of the disease left him with a permanent disability.

Translations

Translations of the word "irreversible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irreversível

🇮🇳 अप्रतिवर्तनीय

🇩🇪 irreversibel

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diubah

🇺🇦 незворотний

🇵🇱 nieodwracalny

🇯🇵 不可逆

🇫🇷 irréversible

🇪🇸 irreversible

🇹🇷 geri döndürülemez

🇰🇷 되돌릴 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للعكس

🇨🇿 nevratný

🇸🇰 nevratný

🇨🇳 不可逆的

🇸🇮 nepovraten

🇮🇸 óafturkræfur

🇰🇿 қайтарылмайтын

🇬🇪 უუბრალოდ

🇦🇿 geri dönməz

🇲🇽 irreversible

Word origin

The word 'irreversible' originated from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'reversible', which comes from the Latin 'reversibilis' meaning 'able to be turned back'. The concept of irreversibility is fundamental in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and decision-making, emphasizing the permanence or inability to reverse certain processes or actions.