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irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile; incompatible

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: impossible to reconcile; incompatible

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrekənsaɪləbəl/

Korean meaning: 화해할 수 없는, 양립할 수 없는

Korean pronunciation: 이**레**컨사일러블

Example Sentences

  • Batman and the Joker have irreconcilable philosophical differences about justice.
  • My love for pizza and my diet goals are completely irreconcilable.
  • The two political parties held irreconcilable positions on healthcare reform.

irreconcilable

ADJECTIVE

//ɪˈrekənsaɪləbəl//

impossible to reconcile; incompatible

irreconcilable concept
💡 Concept

a husband and wife sit at opposite ends of a table, both crossing their arms and turning away from each other. The mediator between them holds up papers while looking frustrated and exhausted. The couple refuses to even look at each other despite the mediator's gestures for them to communicate. Documents are scattered on the table showing failed attempts at compromise. The mediator shakes his head as both parties remain stubbornly positioned in opposite directions. two positions that are impossible to reconcile or make compatible

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈrekənsaɪləbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈrekənsaɪləbəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixir--
Rootreconcile
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'reconciliare' meaning 'to bring together again' or 'to restore harmony', with the negative prefix 'ir-' added to create the opposite meaning.

🎵Rhyme

reconcilableunreconcilable
reconcilable
unreconcilable

🔗Collocations

irreconcilable differences
irreconcilable conflict
irreconcilable views
irreconcilable enemies
irreconcilable goals
irreconcilable positions

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Batman and the Joker have irreconcilable philosophical differences about justice.

😄 Fun example

My love for pizza and my diet goals are completely irreconcilable.

The two political parties held irreconcilable positions on healthcare reform.

Their irreconcilable approaches to parenting caused constant arguments.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

incompatibleconflictingopposingcontradictoryantagonistic

Antonyms

reconcilablecompatibleharmonious

Related

reconcilereconciliationincompatibilitydiscorddispute

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