irremediable

adjective

: not remediable
an irremediable error
also : incurable
irremediableness noun

Examples of irremediable in a Sentence

There was an irremediable split between the two sides of the family. the firm belief that no juvenile delinquent is irremediable
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Many thought that a healthy forest would never thrive in impoverished, mercury-laden topsoil and that the piles of sandy tailings, the residue from the gold mining effort, and the pools of wastewater were irremediable. Simeon Tegel, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024 For example, if a package containing plasma is left outside during extreme weather conditions, like 20 degrees below freezing in Boston or 115-degree heat in Arizona, the contents could suffer irremediable damage that renders them unsafe for use. Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin irremediabilis, from in- + remediabilis remediable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of irremediable was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Irremediable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irremediable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

irremediable

adjective
: not remediable
also : incurable

Medical Definition

irremediable

adjective
: impossible to remedy or cure

Legal Definition

irremediable

adjective
: impossible to remedy, correct, or redress
irremediable harm
irremediable conduct
irremediably adverb

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