irremovable

[ ir-i-moo-vuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not removable.

irremovable

/ ˌɪrɪˈmuːvəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be removed

Derived Forms

• ˌirreˈmovably, adverb
• ˌirreˌmovaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• irre·mova·bili·ty irre·mova·ble·ness noun
• irre·mova·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irremovable¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; ir- ² + removable

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, Taïa adroitly conveys the sobering message that, whether in the mid-20th century or in the early 21st, sexual stigma is often irremovable, and can even foreclose the possibility of a return home.

From New York Times

The term refers to a species that no longer plays a role in an ecosystem or that is on its way to extinction, possibly irremovably.

From New York Times

Unlike the Tile Mate and Tile Pro, the Tile Slim and Tile Sticker both use irremovable batteries, meaning when these run out of power the devices essentially become useless.

From The Verge

That being said, the slightly smaller footprint is a bad trade for the irremovable lens cover.

From The Verge

The philosopher Isaiah Berlin called the opposition between equality and freedom an “intrinsic, irremovable element in human life.”

From The New Yorker