irreplaceable

[ir-i-pley-suh-buhl]

adjective

1. incapable of being replaced; unique.

   an irreplaceable vase.

irreplaceable

/ ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be replaced

   an irreplaceable antique

Other Word Forms

• irreplaceably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irreplaceable¹

First recorded in 1800–10; ir- ² + replaceable

Example Sentences

"It was irreplaceable - a memory maker, not just a vehicle," he said.

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“He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history,” the band said of Frehley following news of his death.

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Jane Richardson, chief executive of Amgueddfa Cymru, described the stolen items as "invaluable and irreplaceable items that are part of Wales' history, heritage, and culture".

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Rainforests such as the Amazon are vital in the fight against rising global temperatures, acting as carbon sinks as well as being irreplaceable hotspots for biodiversity.

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Ms Dupont, from France, said the theft meant she had lost a memory card containing 10 years of "irreplaceable" family photographs, along with documents she needed to apply for a university degree.

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Related Words

• irreversible