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Irrevocably: meaning, definitions and examples

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irrevocably

 

[ ɪˈrɛvəkəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a permanent or irreversible way

In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered; permanently and irreversibly.

Synonyms

irreversibly, permanently, unchangeably

Examples of usage

  • The decision was made irrevocably, and there was no turning back.
  • Once you sign the contract, you are bound irrevocably to its terms.

Translations

Translations of the word "irrevocably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrevogavelmente

🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unwiderruflich

🇮🇩 tidak dapat dibatalkan

🇺🇦 безповоротно

🇵🇱 nieodwołalnie

🇯🇵 取り返しのつかない

🇫🇷 irrévocablement

🇪🇸 irrevocablemente

🇹🇷 geri alınamaz şekilde

🇰🇷 돌이킬 수 없게

🇸🇦 بشكل لا رجعة فيه

🇨🇿 neodvolatelně

🇸🇰 neodvolateľne

🇨🇳 不可撤销地

🇸🇮 nepreklicno

🇮🇸 óafturkræft

🇰🇿 қайтарымсыз

🇬🇪 უდავოდ

🇦🇿 geri qaytarılmadan

🇲🇽 irrevocablemente

Etymology

The adverb irrevocably is derived from the adjective irrevocable, which comes from the Latin word 'irrevocabilis', meaning 'that cannot be recalled'. The prefix 'ir-' conveys a sense of negation or absence, while 'revocare' means 'to call back' or 'to revoke'. The concept of irrevocability emphasizes the finality and permanence of a decision or action, highlighting the impossibility of reversing or undoing it.

See also: revocation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,953, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.