adj
irreparable
ih-REHP-ruh-buhl
Irreparable (adj) means So badly damaged or harmed that it cannot be fixed or made right again. Example: “The scandal caused irreparable damage to his reputation.”
adj
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So badly damaged or harmed that it cannot be fixed or made right again.
"The scandal caused irreparable damage to his reputation."
"The flood left the building in an irreparable state."
How to use irreparable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeyond repair or fixing, often used for damage to relationships, reputations, or property.
Common pairings
irreparable harm
irreparable damage
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more irreparable
- Superlative
- most irreparable
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Etymology
From Old French irréparable, from Latin irreparabilis, from ir- ("not") plus reparable ("repairable").
Antonyms
reparable
Rhymes for irreparable
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What does “irreparable” mean?
The word “irreparable” means so badly damaged or harmed that it cannot be fixed or made right again. In plain terms, beyond repair or fixing, often used for damage to relationships, reputations, or property.
How do you pronounce “irreparable”?
“Irreparable” is pronounced ih-REHP-ruh-buhl (/ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “irreparable” in a sentence?
Here is “irreparable” used in a sentence: “The scandal caused irreparable damage to his reputation.”
What part of speech is “irreparable”?
“Irreparable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “irreparable” come from?
The word “irreparable” comes from Latin. From Old French irréparable, from Latin irreparabilis, from ir- ("not") plus reparable ("repairable").
