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irreversibly

UK/,iri'və:səbli/US/ˌɪrɪ'vɜ:səblɪ/
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Definitions

adv.

In a way that cannot be undone or reversed; permanently.

不可逆地;永久地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ir-not, opposite of
+
re-again, back
+
versturn
+
-iblycapable of
=irreversibly

ir- (not) + reversible (able to be turned back) + -ly (adverb) = in a way that cannot be turned back.

Root vers still carries 91 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The chemicals had irreversibly damaged the soil.

  • 2.

    Once deleted, the files are irreversibly lost.

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