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irremediable

/ˌɪr.ɪˈmiː.di.ə.bəl/advanced Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Impossible to cure, repair, correct, or remedy; permanent and irreversible.

Example Sentences:
  • The prolonged drought caused irremediable damage to the region's agricultural soil.
  • Both parties agreed that their ideological differences had led to an irremediable breakdown in negotiations.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived in the mid-16th century from the Latin 'irremediabilis', formed by combining the negative prefix 'in-' (not) with 'remediabilis' (curable), which stems from 'remedium' (a cure or remedy).

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Break it down into 'ir-' (not) + 'remedy' + '-able' = impossible to fix with any remedy.

Frequently Asked Questions About “irremediable

1. What is the meaning of “irremediable” in English?

In English, irremediable (adjective) is defined as: “Impossible to cure, repair, correct, or remedy; permanent and irreversible.”.

2. How do you use “irremediable” in a sentence?

The prolonged drought caused irremediable damage to the region's agricultural soil.

3. What are English synonyms of “irremediable”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “irremediable”?

Derived in the mid-16th century from the Latin 'irremediabilis', formed by combining the negative prefix 'in-' (not) with 'remediabilis' (curable), which stems from 'remedium' (a cure or remedy).