irrecoverable

[ir-i-kuhv-er-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. incapable of being recovered or regained.

   an irrecoverable debt.

2. unable to be remedied or rectified; irretrievable.

   an irrecoverable loss.

irrecoverable

/ ˌɪrɪˈkʌvərəbəl, -ˈkʌvrə- /

adjective

1. not able to be recovered or regained

2. not able to be remedied or rectified

Other Word Forms

• irrecoverableness noun
• irrecoverably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrecoverable¹

First recorded in 1530–40; ir- ² + recoverable

Example Sentences

But there were "various training gaps" and previous failings had resulted in an "irrecoverable loss of trust".

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The MAIB's chief inspector of marine accidents Andrew Moll said the situation was "irrecoverable" once the yacht tilted beyond 70 degrees.

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State Historic Park, is irrecoverable due to toxification from the fire.

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Prince Andrew's involvement with an alleged Chinese spy came at a time his chief aide and other royals believed his reputation was "irrecoverable".

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“The lack of a tight seal from this defect resulted in the multiple subsequent air embolism events and irrecoverable neurological damage,” they wrote.

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