adjective
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irrevocable
ih-REH-vuh-kuh-buhl
Irrevocable (adjective) means Impossible to take back, cancel, or change once it has been made. Example: “His decision to resign was irrevocable.”
adjective
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Impossible to take back, cancel, or change once it has been made.
"His decision to resign was irrevocable."
"The bank issued an irrevocable letter of credit for the deal."
How to use irrevocable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFinal and unchangeable — once done, it cannot be reversed.
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Common pairings
an irrevocable decision
irrevocable trust
irrevocable commitment
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Etymology
From Middle French irrévocable, from Latin irrevocabilis, built from ir- plus revoke plus -able.
Synonyms
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irrevokable
irreversible
Antonyms
revocable
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Rhymes for irrevocable
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What does “irrevocable” mean?
The word “irrevocable” means impossible to take back, cancel, or change once it has been made. In plain terms, final and unchangeable — once done, it cannot be reversed.
How do you pronounce “irrevocable”?
“Irrevocable” is pronounced ih-REH-vuh-kuh-buhl (/iˈɹɛvəkəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “irrevocable” in a sentence?
Here is “irrevocable” used in a sentence: “His decision to resign was irrevocable.”
What part of speech is “irrevocable”?
“Irrevocable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “irrevocable” come from?
The word “irrevocable” comes from Latin. From Middle French irrévocable, from Latin irrevocabilis, built from ir- plus revoke plus -able.
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