adj
irreplaceable
Irreplaceable (adj) means So unique or valuable that nothing could take its place if lost. Example: “The stolen painting was irreplaceable, one of only three the artist ever made.”
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So unique or valuable that nothing could take its place if lost.
"The stolen painting was irreplaceable, one of only three the artist ever made."
"She said her grandmother's advice made her feel irreplaceable to the family."
How to use irreplaceable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishImpossible to replace because it's one of a kind.
Common pairings
irreplaceable asset
feel irreplaceable
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Etymology
Formed from ir- ("not") plus replaceable.
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What does “irreplaceable” mean?
The word “irreplaceable” means so unique or valuable that nothing could take its place if lost. In plain terms, impossible to replace because it's one of a kind.
How do you use “irreplaceable” in a sentence?
Here is “irreplaceable” used in a sentence: “The stolen painting was irreplaceable, one of only three the artist ever made.”
What is the opposite of “irreplaceable”?
The opposite of “irreplaceable” — its antonyms — is replaceable.
What part of speech is “irreplaceable”?
“Irreplaceable” is an adjective.
