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Meaning of irreversibly
The primary meaning of "irreversibly" is to describe an action or process that cannot be reversed or changed back to its original state.
Etymology of irreversibly
The word "irreversibly" originates from the Latin words "ir-" (meaning "not") and "reversus" (meaning "turned back"), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb.
Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including science, philosophy, and law, to describe processes or actions that are permanent or cannot be undone.
Synonyms
permanently
irreparably
irretrievably
irrecoverably
irredeemably
unalterably
unchangeably
indelibly
irreversibly
irrevocably
unrevocably
irreclaimably
irremediably
hopelessly
irreformably
immutably
unchangeably
fixedly
steadfastly
unshakeably
unwaveringly
unrelentingly
unyieldingly
irreconcilably
discontinuously
disruptively
destructively
calamitously
catastrophically
devastatingly
ruinously
Definitions
- To an extent that cannot be changed or reversed, especially in a way that is considered to be permanent or final.
- * In a manner that is not capable of being turned back or restored to a previous state.
Usage Examples
- The company's decision to downsize was made irreversibly, and many employees lost their jobs as a result.
- * The damage to the environment was done irreversibly, and it will take years to recover.
- * The new policy will change the system irreversibly, and there is no going back to the old way.
Antonyms
reversibly
alterably
changeably
redeemably
recoverably
repairably
restoreably
revocably
mutablely
variably
flexibly
adaptably
adjustably
modifyably
reversibly
convertibly
interchangeably
replaceably
removeably