irremissible

[ ir-i-mis-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not remissible; unpardonable, as a sin.
2. unable to be remitted or postponed, as a duty.

irremissible

/ ˌɪrɪˈmɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. unpardonable; inexcusable
2. that must be done, as through duty or obligation

Derived Forms

• ˌirreˈmissibly, adverb
• ˌirreˌmissiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• irre·missi·bili·ty irre·missi·ble·ness noun
• irre·missi·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irremissible¹

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

Example Sentences

Indeed, it was a common thing among the Pagans to stigmatize certain crimes, and to call them irremissible—unexpiable.

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At an earlier period he would scarce have escaped without scourging, galleys and irremissible prison.

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Two years and a half were spent on the trials of Diego and Ana, ending with a sentence of irremissible prison and sanbenito.

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The condition in this, that the penalty commuted must not be irremissible, was not always observed.

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Irremissible, ir-re-mis′i-bl, adj. not to be remitted or forgiven.

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Related Words

• binding
• compulsory
• de rigueur
• essential
• forced
• imperative
• indispensable
• involuntary
• obligatory