Irreclaimable

Pronunciation: /ɪrɪˈkleɪməbəl/

Definitions of irreclaimable

adjective not able to be reclaimed or recovered

Example Sentences

A1 The broken toy was irreclaimable.

A2 The lost wallet was irreclaimable.

B1 The damaged car was irreclaimable after the accident.

B2 The polluted river was irreclaimable due to industrial waste.

C1 The ancient ruins were irreclaimable and could not be restored.

C2 The irreclaimable damage caused by the hurricane was devastating.

Examples of irreclaimable in a Sentence

formal The damage to the ancient artifact was deemed irreclaimable by the experts.

informal Once the milk has gone sour, it's irreclaimable.

slang Dude, your phone is irreclaimable after that drop!

figurative His reputation was irreclaimable after the scandal.

Grammatical Forms of irreclaimable

• past tense: irreclaimed
• plural: irreclaimables
• comparative: more irreclaimable
• superlative: most irreclaimable
• present tense: irreclaim
• future tense: will irreclaim
• perfect tense: have irreclaimed
• continuous tense: is irreclaiming
• singular: irreclaimable
• positive degree: irreclaimable
• infinitive: to irreclaim
• gerund: irreclaiming
• participle: irreclaimed

Origin and Evolution of irreclaimable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irreclaimable' originated from the Latin word 'reclaimare' meaning to call back or to claim again.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'irreclaimable' has evolved to mean unable to be brought back or recovered, particularly in terms of behavior or character.