irrelievable

American

[ir-i-lee-vuh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈli və bəl /

adjective

incapable of being relieved.

irrelievable British

/ ˌɪrɪˈliːvəbəl /

adjective

not able to be relieved

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Etymology

Origin of irrelievable

First recorded in 1660–70; ir- ² + relievable ( def. )

Example Sentences

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I never think, on principle, of things so painful, and yet so irrelievable.

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