Meaning & Definition of word "Incurable"
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Incurable
/ɪnˈkjʊrəbl/
adjective:
- 1. Not able to be cured or remedied.
- Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an incurable disease.
- 2. Incapable of being corrected or rectified.
- Example: He had an incurable habit of procrastination.
- 3. Impossible to change or improve.
- Example: Despite various treatments, his incurable optimism remained intact.
Etymology
From Latin 'incurabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'curabilis' meaning 'curable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
incurable condition:
A medical condition that is not able to be cured.
incurable optimism:
An unshakeable and often unrealistic sense of hope.
Related Words
curable:
Able to be cured.
remedy:
A treatment or medicine to counteract a disease.
Slang Meanings of incurable
Meaning: A permanent affliction or situation.
Example Sentence: He's got an incurable case of wanderlust.
Meaning: Someone with a deeply entrenched behavior or habit.
Example Sentence: She's an incurable romantic who believes in true love.