irreplaceable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- irreplaceably adverb
Etymology
Origin of irreplaceable
First recorded in 1800–10; ir- 2 + replaceable
Example Sentences
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When we entrust digital platforms with our biometric data, we hand over unique, irreplaceable biological identifiers.
"As the voice of BBC India he was irreplaceable, a man prepared to stand up to power and to tell the truth, however uncomfortable," Dalrymple wrote in a post on X.
From BBC
San Francisco will have to continue filling in the gaps if it hopes to upset Seattle, though there may not be a more irreplaceable player on the team than Kittle.
His investment philosophy takes a long-term view by finding companies with sustainable moats that provide an irreplaceable service tied to high switching costs.
From Barron's
In the meantime, the Galaxy find themselves once again trying to replace the irreplaceable.
From Los Angeles Times
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