irremediable

[ ir-i-mee-dee-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not admitting of remedy, cure, or repair:

   irremediable conduct.

irremediable

/ ˌɪrɪˈmiːdɪəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be remedied; incurable or irreparable

Derived Forms

• ˌirreˈmediableness, noun
• ˌirreˈmediably, adverb

Other Words From

• irre·medi·a·ble·ness noun
• irre·medi·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irremediable¹

From the Latin word irremediābilis, dating back to 1540–50. See ir- ², remediable

Example Sentences

Loss, where she was concerned, involved a permanent and irremediable bereavement—no substitute was conceivable.

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The position was irremediable; Tom's neglect and inefficiency were established beyond question.

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Other phrases, of a morbid tenderness, seem like music whispering consolation for unavowed sorrows and irremediable despair.

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The disaster which presented itself as he approached appeared almost irremediable.

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The captain of the steamer smiled, for he saw no need of such a question, since he considered the damage irremediable.

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