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irremovable

American  
[ir-i-moo-vuh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈmu və bəl /

adjective

  1. not removable.


irremovable British  
/ ˌɪrɪˈmuːvəbəl /

adjective

  1. not able to be removed

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Other Word Forms

  • irremovability noun
  • irremovableness noun
  • irremovably adverb

Etymology

Origin of irremovable

First recorded in 1590–1600; ir- 2 + removable

Example Sentences

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The term refers to a species that no longer plays a role in an ecosystem or that is on its way to extinction, possibly irremovably.

From New York Times

Unlike the Tile Mate and Tile Pro, the Tile Slim and Tile Sticker both use irremovable batteries, meaning when these run out of power the devices essentially become useless.

From The Verge

That being said, the slightly smaller footprint is a bad trade for the irremovable lens cover.

From The Verge

The philosopher Isaiah Berlin called the opposition between equality and freedom an “intrinsic, irremovable element in human life.”

From The New Yorker

He has two Finals MVP trophies and an irremovable smile on his face.

From Seattle Times