Irremediable

/ˌɪrɪˈmɛdiəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not able to be remedied, corrected, or repaired.

The damage from the storm was deemed irremediable, leaving the town with no choice but to rebuild.

Incurable or impossible to change.

After years of trying to mend their relationship, she realized it was irremediable and decided to move on.

Beyond help or improvement.

The patient's condition was irremediable, prompting the doctors to focus on palliative care.

Early 17th century from Latin irremediabilis, from in- 'not' + remedialis 'remedial'.

an irremediable situation

A situation that cannot be fixed or improved.

irremediable harm

Damage that is beyond remedy or cannot be undone.

remedy

A means of counteracting or eliminating a problem.

irreparable

Not able to be repaired or rectified.

incurable

Not able to be cured or healed.