Irreparable

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛp(ə)rəbəl/

Definitions of irreparable

adjective impossible to rectify or repair

Example Sentences

A1 The broken vase was irreparable.

A2 The damage to the car was irreparable.

B1 The irreparable harm caused by the oil spill affected the ecosystem for years.

B2 The irreparable damage to the historic building could not be reversed.

C1 The irreparable loss of the valuable artwork was devastating to the art community.

C2 The irreparable consequences of the decision led to long-lasting repercussions.

Examples of irreparable in a Sentence

formal The damage to the ancient artifact was irreparable and could not be restored.

informal He made an irreparable mistake by deleting the important files.

slang She felt like her heart was irreparably broken after the breakup.

figurative The rift between the two friends caused irreparable damage to their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of irreparable

• past tense: irreparably
• plural: irreparables
• comparative: more irreparable
• superlative: most irreparable
• present tense: irreparable
• future tense: will be irreparable
• perfect tense: have irreparable
• continuous tense: is irreparably
• singular: irreparable
• positive degree: irreparable
• infinitive: to irreparable
• gerund: irreparably
• participle: irreparable

Origin and Evolution of irreparable

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irreparable' originated from the Latin word 'irreparabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'ir-' meaning not, and the verb 'reparare' meaning to repair.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'irreparable' has retained its original meaning of not able to be repaired or rectified, and its usage has expanded to describe situations or damages that are beyond fixing or restoring.