Irrevocable

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Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛvəkəbəl/

Definitions of irrevocable

adjective not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final

Example Sentences

A1 Once you sign the contract, it becomes irrevocable.

A2 The decision to expel the student from school was irrevocable.

B1 The company made an irrevocable commitment to reduce their carbon footprint.

B2 The judge's ruling was deemed irrevocable and could not be appealed.

C1 The treaty established an irrevocable agreement between the two nations.

C2 The consequences of the CEO's actions were irrevocable and led to his resignation.

Examples of irrevocable in a Sentence

formal Once you sign the contract, it becomes irrevocable.

informal I made an irrevocable decision to quit my job and travel the world.

slang Dude, once you hit send, that text is irrevocable.

figurative The impact of her words was irrevocable, leaving a lasting impression on everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of irrevocable

past tense

irrevocable

plural

irrevocables

comparative

more irrevocable

superlative

most irrevocable

present tense

irrevocable

future tense

will be irrevocable

perfect tense

has been irrevocable

continuous tense

is being irrevocable

singular

irrevocable

positive degree

irrevocable

infinitive

to be irrevocable

gerund

irrevocably

participle

irrevocable

Origin and Evolution of irrevocable

First Known Use: 1425 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'irrevocable' originated from the Latin word 'irrevocabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'revocare' meaning 'to call back'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to describe something that cannot be revoked or undone, the word 'irrevocable' has evolved to also convey a sense of permanence and finality in various contexts.