Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
irretrievable
Adjective
/ˌɪr.ɪˈtriː.və.bəl/
Definition
Incapable of being regained or recovered.
Examples
- The lost data was irretrievable after the system crashed.
- Once the painting was destroyed in the fire, it became an irretrievable part of history.
- His trust in her was irretrievable after the betrayal.
Meaning
Something that cannot be retrieved or brought back, often referring to loss or damage that is permanent.
Synonyms
- Irrecoverable
- Unrecoverable
- Permanent
- Lost
