irreconcilable
irreconcilable Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Of ideas, beliefs, or statements: so different or opposed to each other that they cannot be made compatible or brought into agreement.
"The two scholars held irreconcilable views on the economic causes of the historical downturn."
Of people, groups, or disputes: estranged or hostile to such a degree that friendly relations cannot be restored or a compromise reached.
"Citing irreconcilable differences, the couple decided to file for a legal separation."
• noun
A person who refuses to compromise or be reconciled, especially a member of a political faction who steadfastly opposes a particular policy or settlement.
"A small faction of political irreconcilables voted against ratifying the international treaty."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 16th century from the assimilated negative prefix ir- ('not') and reconcilable, ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb reconciliare ('to bring together again' or 'to restore to fellowship').