Meaning & Definition of Irremediable in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Incapable of being remedied or repaired.

  Example Sentence: The damage to the ecosystem was deemed irremediable.

• Definition: Beyond hope of correction or improvement.

  Example Sentence: His irremediable mistakes cost the company millions.

• Definition: Permanent, such that no remedy can be applied.

  Example Sentence: The relationship ended on irremediable terms.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• an irremediable situation: A situation that cannot be fixed or improved.
• irremediable harm: Damage that is beyond remedy or cannot be undone.

Translations

• Spanish: irremediable

• French: irréparable

• German: irreparabel

• Russian: неисправимый

Related Words

• 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.