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irrevocably

/ɪˈrɛv.ə.kə.bli/
ir · rev · o · ca · bly
Adjective:irrevocable
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irrevocably Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that cannot be changed, reversed, or undone; permanently and finally.

Example

"The invention of the printing press irrevocably altered the way human knowledge was shared and preserved."

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irreversible
irreversibly
irrevocable
irrevocably
irrigate
irrigation
irrigator

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'irrevocable' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'; ultimately derived from the Latin 'irrevocabilis', combining 'in-' (not) and 'revocare' (to call back or rescind).

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