as in irreparable
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early

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Recent Examples of irreversible Climatologists agree that surpassing the 1.5-degree threshold significantly increases the risks of severe and irreversible climate change. Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024 Chase point transfers are almost always irreversible, but the actual rules are a little confusing. Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024 His term was filled with remarkable highs, like leading peace negotiations between Israel and Egypt, and irreversible lows, like his inability to repair a failing American economy. Destinee Adams, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024 Hearing aids: If irreversible hearing loss has occurred, the person will need to be fitted for hearing aids. Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for irreversible 

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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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