irrevocably — In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered; permanently.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered; permanently.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrevəkəbli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother irrevocably changed my perspective on life when she taught me how to make kimchi and said, 'Patience, like fermentation, cannot be rushed.'
- The moment I clicked 'send' on that angry email to my boss, I knew I had irrevocably sealed my fate at the company.
- The decision to demolish the historic building irrevocably changed the character of the neighborhood.
irrevocably
ADVERB[/ɪˈrevəkəbli/]
In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered; permanently.
In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered; permanently.
She stands irrevocably firm, unshakably and remarkably strong!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'revocare' meaning 'to call back' or 'to recall'. The word developed through Old French into English with added prefixes and suffixes.
Breakdown
ir- (not) + revoc- (to call back) + -ably (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner that can be')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother irrevocably changed my perspective on life when she taught me how to make kimchi and said, 'Patience, like fermentation, cannot be rushed.'”
“The moment I clicked 'send' on that angry email to my boss, I knew I had irrevocably sealed my fate at the company.”
“The decision to demolish the historic building irrevocably changed the character of the neighborhood.”
“Climate change has irrevocably altered many ecosystems around the world.”
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