irremediable

American  

[ir-i-mee-dee-uh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈmi di ə bəl /

adjective

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

   irremediable conduct.

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irremediable British  

/ ˌɪrɪˈmiːdɪəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be remedied; incurable or irreparable

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Other Word Forms

• irremediableness noun
• irremediably adverb

Etymology

Origin of irremediable

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

Example Sentences

Whether a person with a major psychiatric disorder can muster the necessary volition to support such an irreversible decision, and whether doctors can reliably determine that a patient’s condition is irremediable, are major question marks.

From The Wall Street Journal

MAiD is meant to prevent “irremediable” suffering caused by medical conditions.

From Washington Post

“Unfortunately, I have to say that the season is irremediably compromised,’’ she said.

From Seattle Times

What it tells us is that the California initiative process is irremediably broken.

From Los Angeles Times

The second would allow those with “grievous and irremediable” medical conditions that are not terminal to apply.

From Washington Post