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Meaning of unretractable
The primary meaning of "unretractable" refers to something that cannot be retracted, withdrawn, or taken back.
Etymology of unretractable
The word "unretractable" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not or opposite of, and the word "retractable" which comes from the Latin "retractare" meaning to pull back or withdraw.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that cannot be withdrawn or taken back.
Synonyms
irreversible
irrevocable
unchangeable
permanent
lasting
indefeasible
inescapable
inevitable
unalterable
immutable
fixed
firm
steadfast
unshakeable
unwavering
unyielding
irreparable
irretrievable
irremediable
uncorrectable
unfixable
unrepealable
unremediable
unrecoverable
irreformable
invariable
constant
stable
persistent
perpetual
enduring
ineradicable
indelible
unforgettable
unerasable
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "unretractable" means unable to be retracted or withdrawn, especially in relation to a statement, action, or commitment.
- * It can also refer to something that is irreversible or cannot be changed back to its original state.
Usage Examples
- The company's decision to invest in the new project was unretractable, and they had to see it through to the end.
- * The politician's unretractable statement sparked controversy and outrage among the public.
- * The damage to the environment was unretractable, and it would take years to recover.
Antonyms
retractable
revocable
reversible
alterable
changeable
mutable
variable
temporary
provisional
conditional
negotiable
flexible
adaptable
modifiable
adjustable
reversible
revokable
cancelable
annulable
voidable
dispensable
disposable