irreversible

adjective
UK: /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsɪbl/
US: /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsɪbl/

  1. Impossible to change back to how it was before.

    1. The damage is irreversible.
    2. Smoking caused irreversible damage to his lungs, and now he requires constant care.

  2. Describes a situation or process that cannot be stopped or changed.

    1. This decision is irreversible.
    2. The factory closure seems irreversible despite community efforts to save the jobs there.

Synonyms

permanent irrevocable unchangeable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irreversible" in English means: Impossible to change back to how it was before., Describes a situation or process that cannot be stopped or changed..

The phonetic transcription of "irreversible" is /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsɪbl/ in British English and /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsɪbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irreversible": permanent, irrevocable, unchangeable.

Example usage of "irreversible": "The damage is irreversible.". More examples on the page.