irreconcilable
[ ih-rek-uh n-sahy-luh-buh l, ih-rek-uh n-sahy- ]
/ ɪˈrɛk ənˌsaɪ lə bəl, ɪˌrɛk ənˈsaɪ- /
adjective
incapable of being brought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible: irreconcilable differences.
incapable of being made to acquiesce or compromise; implacably opposed: irreconcilable enemies.
noun
a person or thing that is irreconcilable.
a person who is opposed to agreement or compromise.
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irrawaddy, irreal, irreality, irrebuttable, irreclaimable, irreconcilable, irrecoverable, irrecusable, irredeemable, irredenta, irredentism
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ir·rec·on·cil·a·bil·i·ty, ir·rec·on·cil·a·ble·ness, nounir·rec·on·cil·a·bly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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irreconcilable
/ (ɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl, ɪˌrɛkənˈsaɪ-) /
adjective
not able to be reconciled; uncompromisingly conflicting; incompatible
noun
a person or thing that is implacably hostile or uncompromisingly opposed
(usually plural) one of various principles, ideas, etc, that are incapable of being brought into agreement
Derived Forms
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