irreplaceable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- irreplaceably adverb
Etymology
Origin of irreplaceable
First recorded in 1800–10; ir- 2 + replaceable
Example Sentences
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One player cannot replace Gareth Bale – Wales' greatest is simply irreplaceable – but Harry Wilson is giving the impossible job a pretty good go.
From BBC
“Beautiful, generous, talented and kind, Rainelle is irreplaceable and will always hold a unique place in our memories.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Research has shown that chalk stream salmon are genetically unique and irreplaceable. They play a vital role in the ecosystem, supporting insects, birds, mammals, and other river life," the trust said.
From BBC
Not by banning it or worshiping it, but by designing it to strengthen the irreplaceable human skills that business demands.
Our weapons have become overly complex, seeking to meet every requirement within a single munition, which leads to weapons that are effectively unproducible and irreplaceable.
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