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Definition of irreparably

irreparably

/ɪˈrep.ər.ə.bli/
ir · rep · a · ra · bly
Adjective:irreparable
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irreparably Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a way that is impossible to rectify, repair, or restore to a former condition.

Example

"Years of industrial pollution had irreparably damaged the fragile coastal ecosystem."

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• Rhymes for irreparably

• Nearby Words

irremediably
irremovable
irreparable
irreparably
irreplaceable
irreplaceably
irrepressible

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'irreparable' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Irreparable' comes via Old French from the Latin 'irreparabilis', combining 'in-' (not) and 'reparabilis' (that may be repaired), from 'reparare' (to restore or put back in order).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Irreparably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/irreparably
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