Irremediable (en. Irremediable)
/i.rem.e.'ðja.ble/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has no solution or remedy.
His situation in the company is irremediable.
Su situación en la empresa es irremediable.
That is irreversible or irreparable.
The loss of time was irremediable.
La pérdida de tiempo fue irremediable.
That does not admit repair or improvement.
The damage caused by the accident is irremediable.
El daño causado por el accidente es irremediable.
Etymology
From Latin 'irremediabilis', composed of 'in-' (not) and 'remedium' (remedy).
Common Phrases and Expressions
irremediable situation
A situation that cannot be changed or resolved.
situación irremediable
irremediable decision
A choice that cannot be revoked.
decisión irremediable
irremediable mistake
A mistake from which one cannot go back.
error irremediable
Related Words
remedy
To correct or solve something.
remediar
remedy
An intervention that seeks to alleviate or solve a problem.
remedio
salvageable
That can be saved or remedied.
salvable
Slang Meanings
Something that is out of control.
That problem is irremediable; we can do nothing now.
Ese problema es irremediable, ya no podemos hacer nada.
When something is fatal and has no return.
The relationship became irremediable after the last argument.
La relación se volvió irremediable después de la última discusión.