irreplaceable
Americanadjective
adjective
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- irreplaceably adverb
Etymology
Origin of irreplaceable
First recorded in 1800–10; ir- 2 + replaceable
Example Sentences
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Workers at General Motors occupied factories for 44 days in Flint, controlling irreplaceable auto body dies.
"It was irreplaceable - a memory maker, not just a vehicle," he said.
From BBC
“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.
From Los Angeles Times
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".
From BBC
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.
From BBC
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