Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

irreversible

Adjective
/ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/
Definition
Not able to be undone or altered.
Examples
  • The damage to the environment caused by the oil spill is likely irreversible.
  • Once you make the decision to leave, it may be irreversible.
Meaning
The term describes a situation or action that cannot be reversed or changed once it has occurred.
Synonyms
  • Inevitably
  • Unchangeable
  • Permanently