irreparable

adjective (irreparable); adverb irreparably

«irreparable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Irreparable means so badly damaged or harmed that it cannot be repaired or put right. tree →

In the lessons

Used for damage, harm, loss: «irreparable damage», «irreparable harm». In science and geography: damage to nature; in stories: a broken friendship. It tells the reader there is no going back.

Examples

The flood did irreparable damage to the old books. tree →
Cutting down the forest caused irreparable harm. tree →
The vase was irreparable after it fell. tree →
Telling the secret did irreparable damage to their friendship. tree →
Losing the old photos was an irreparable loss. tree →
The engine was irreparable, so they bought a new one. tree →

Note

Say «ih-REP-er-uh-bul», stress on «REP», not «repair-able». Opposite: reparable (rare), repairable.

On Mova

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