1
[ adjective ] impossible to reverse or be reversed

Examples

"irreversible momentum toward revolution"

Used in print

(Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)

In_any_event , it is an irreversible step , and if we are at_all honest with ourselves , we will know we have no other alternative than to live in the world in which God has seen_fit to place us .

Related terms

reversible permanent

2
[ adjective ] impossible to reverse or undo

Examples

"an irreversible decree"

Related terms

irrevocable

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Rhymes with

reversible convertible dispensable flexible reprehensible addressable traceable contestable compensable indefensible replaceable indispensable sensible erasable comprehensible defensible ostensible accessible suggestible irrepressible digestible incompressible inflexible untraceable inaccessible irreplaceable burnable workable reducible crucible unfavorable erasable favorable deliverable unworkable observable confirmable recoverable returnable discoverable maneuverable transferable transferrable nontransferable serviceable unserviceable discernible ungovernable submersible passable possible miscible peaceable impossible available irresistible inexplicable unavailable inexhaustible inadmissible permissible insatiable immiscible impassable admissible adjustable unenforceable enforceable responsible irresponsible forcible nontaxable fixable invincible taxable collapsible invulnerable unforeseeable comparable considerable pleasurable foreseeable comfortable irreparable inevitable revocable uncomfortable irrevocable inexorable honorable constable unanswerable innumerable unalterable memorable miserable imponderable incomparable preferable operable personable venerable desirable insufferable vulnerable inseparable tolerable navigable dishonorable noticeable measurable intolerable inoperable answerable admirable payable untouchable sociable washable negotiable verbal appreciable unfashionable impressionable gullible unconscionable knowledgeable eligible fashionable objectionable lovable unmentionable intelligible unintelligible negligible actionable fissionable incontrovertible saleable salable bearable parable capable terrible tenable wearable spendable perceptible unshakable inedible comparable commendable unexplainable execrable impregnable forgettable unsaleable ineffable favorable undetectable unsalable preferable inescapable presentable preventable indistinguishable biodegradable attainable respectable obtainable inflatable credible unbearable repayable repairable rentable unattainable collectible breakable regrettable unassailable injectable persuadable delectable lamentable unacceptable legible debatable arable untenable unobtainable punishable unmistakable incapable detectable incredible distinguishable impeccable illegible dependable

Phonetic and Homophones

IH2 R IH0 V ER1 S AH0 B AH0 L

Similar Spelling

irreversibly irrepressible irreversibility irreverent irreproducible irreverence irreverently irreparable irreproachable

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