Irreversible

Pronunciation: /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbəl/

Irreversible (adjective)

  1. Not able to be changed back to the original state or condition.
  2. Describes a change that cannot be undone or reversed.

Examples

  • The damage to the environment is irreversible.
  • The decision led to an irreversible change in policy.

Common collocations: irreversible damage, irreversible effects, irreversible change, irreversible transformation

Synonyms of Irreversible

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Irreversible

  • — Indicates something that can be undone or changed.
  • — Describes something that can be altered or modified.