irrecoverable
Americanadjective
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incapable of being recovered or regained.
an irrecoverable debt.
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unable to be remedied or rectified; irretrievable.
an irrecoverable loss.
adjective
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not able to be recovered or regained
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not able to be remedied or rectified
Other Word Forms
- irrecoverableness noun
- irrecoverably adverb
Etymology
Origin of irrecoverable
First recorded in 1530–40; ir- 2 + recoverable
Example Sentences
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But there were "various training gaps" and previous failings had resulted in an "irrecoverable loss of trust".
From BBC
The MAIB's chief inspector of marine accidents Andrew Moll said the situation was "irrecoverable" once the yacht tilted beyond 70 degrees.
From BBC
State Historic Park, is irrecoverable due to toxification from the fire.
From Los Angeles Times
Prince Andrew's involvement with an alleged Chinese spy came at a time his chief aide and other royals believed his reputation was "irrecoverable".
From BBC
“The lack of a tight seal from this defect resulted in the multiple subsequent air embolism events and irrecoverable neurological damage,” they wrote.
From Seattle Times
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