irremediable

[ ir-i-mee-dee-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not admitting of remedy, cure, or repair:

   irremediable conduct.

irremediable

/ ˌɪrɪˈmiːdɪəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be remedied; incurable or irreparable

Derived Forms

• ˌirreˈmediableness, noun
• ˌirreˈmediably, adverb

Other Words From

• irre·medi·a·ble·ness noun
• irre·medi·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irremediable¹

From the Latin word irremediābilis, dating back to 1540–50. See ir- ², remediable

Example Sentences

He can adhere to the letter of the judge’s order and acquiesce in potentially laying the groundwork to dismiss the case at an irremediable point.

From Los Angeles Times

The 2021 law expanded eligibility to people experiencing “grievous and irremediable” conditions.

From New York Times

"It was not just compounded, but for all practical purposes rendered irremediable, by the erroneous entry on his admission record that he had had it," Ms Skinner said.

From BBC

For a person to be eligible for Maid in Canada, their condition must be considered irremediable.

From BBC

We should drop the six-month requirement and keep the requirements that a patient have a grievous and irremediable medical condition, an advanced state of decline and unbearable suffering from the illness.

From Seattle Times