irretrievable

[ir-i-tree-vuh-buhl]

adjective

1. not capable of being retrieved; irrecoverable; irreparable.

irretrievable

/ ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be retrieved, recovered, or repaired

Other Word Forms

• irretrievably adverb
• irretrievability noun
• irretrievableness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of irretrievable¹

1695–1705; ir- ² + retrievable ( def. )

Example Sentences

However, she was unable to build any real momentum during her opening round and some solid putting for pars and bogeys prevented irretrievable damage to her tournament chances.

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There were muted celebrations to begin with when Cash sent down an irretrievable overhead smash to secure victory before the pair turned to their coaching box and raised their fists in the air.

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Under his now-defunct bill, at least one of the parties seeking a divorce on "irretrievable breakdown" grounds would have to present a witness who could testify to affirm the breakdown.

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"We have detailed strenuously for years that neither regulators nor industry can ensure against the permanent and irretrievable damage to Grand Canyon's aquifers and springs," McKinnon added.

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North Korea accused South Korea of scrapping the deal, known as the Comprehensive Military Agreement, and said Seoul will be held "wholly accountable in case an irretrievable clash breaks out" between the two Koreas.

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