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irremissible

[ ir-i-mis-uh-buhl ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈmɪs ə bəl /
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adjective
not remissible; unpardonable, as a sin.
unable to be remitted or postponed, as a duty.
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Origin of irremissible

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word irremissibilis.See ir-2, remissible

OTHER WORDS FROM irremissible

ir·re·mis·si·bil·i·ty, ir·re·mis·si·ble·ness, nounir·re·mis·si·bly, adverb

Words nearby irremissible

irrelievable, irreligion, irreligious, irremeable, irremediable, irremissible, irremovable, irreparable, irrepealable, irreplaceable, irrepleviable
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Words related to irremissible

binding, compulsory, de rigueur, essential, forced, imperative, indispensable, involuntary, obligatory, requisite, commanding, compelling, imperious, needful

How to use irremissible in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for irremissible

irremissible
/ (ˌɪrɪˈmɪsəbəl) /
adjective
unpardonable; inexcusable
that must be done, as through duty or obligation

Derived forms of irremissible

irremissibility or irremissibleness, nounirremissibly, adverb
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