irrevocably

[ ih-rev-uh-kuh-blee ]

adverb

1. in a way that can never be reversed, undone, or canceled; permanently:

   The huge manuscript is unbound looseleaf and there are no page numbers, so if you drop it the whole thing is irrevocably scrambled.

Other Words From

• non·ir·rev·o·cab·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrevocably¹

irrevocab(le) ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

America’s political culture and society may be irrevocably broken — at least in the near to mid-term.

From Salon

“I extend my deepest sympathy to the victims, whose lives have been irrevocably changed and the life lost by the alleged brutal acts of the offender,” D.A.

From Los Angeles Times

It irrevocably changes how the audience feels about Sam and these men.

From Los Angeles Times

“The gown enveloped her in an aura that accentuated her vocals, irrevocably touching hearts worldwide,” the design house added.

From Los Angeles Times

I also knew, suddenly and irrevocably from that moment forward, that boys like me were not expected to have thoughts like that.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• certainly
• completely
• decisively
• definitely
• permanently