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irreversibly

 

[ ɪˈrɛvərsəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a way that cannot be reversed

Irreversibly means in a way that cannot be reversed or undone. It refers to a permanent change or damage that cannot be undone or changed back to its original state.

Synonyms

irretrievably, irrevocably, permanently.

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Word Description / Examples
irreversibly

Used to describe a situation that cannot be changed or undone.

  • The damage to the coral reef was irreversibly severe.
  • Once the contract is signed, the terms are set irreversibly.
permanently

Used to describe something that lasts for a very long time or forever.

  • He decided to move to Spain permanently.
  • The ink from the pen stained the shirt permanently.
irrevocably

Used in legal or formal contexts to describe something that cannot be revoked, canceled, or undone.

  • The judge's decision was irrevocably final.
  • She irrevocably transferred ownership of the property.

Examples of usage

  • The damage to the environment was irreversibly caused by the industrial pollution.
  • Once the decision is made, it will irreversibly change the course of our future.
  • The disease had spread irreversibly throughout her body, leaving little hope for recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "irreversibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irreversivelmente

🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unwiderruflich

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diubah

🇺🇦 незворотно

🇵🇱 nieodwracalnie

🇯🇵 不可逆的に (fukagyakuteki ni)

🇫🇷 irrémédiablement

🇪🇸 irreversiblemente

🇹🇷 geri dönülemez şekilde

🇰🇷 되돌릴 수 없게 (doedoril su eopge)

🇸🇦 بشكل لا رجعة فيه

🇨🇿 nevratně

🇸🇰 neodvratne

🇨🇳 不可逆地 (bùkě nì dì)

🇸🇮 nepovratno

🇮🇸 óafturkallanlega

🇰🇿 қайтарымсыз түрде

🇬🇪 უკუგდებლად (ukugdeblad)

🇦🇿 geri dönməz şəkildə

🇲🇽 irreversiblemente

Etymology

The word 'irreversibly' is derived from the word 'irreversible', which comes from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reversible' meaning 'capable of being reversed'. The concept of irreversibility has been studied in various fields such as thermodynamics, chemistry, and biology, where irreversible processes are those that cannot be undone or reversed.

See also: irreversible, reversal, reverse, reversed, reverser, reversing, reversion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,202, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.