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irremissible

American  
[ir-i-mis-uh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈmɪs ə bəl /

adjective

  1. not remissible; unpardonable, as a sin.

  2. unable to be remitted or postponed, as a duty.

irremissible British  
/ ˌɪrɪˈmɪsəbəl /

adjective

  1. unpardonable; inexcusable

  2. that must be done, as through duty or obligation

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Other Word Forms

  • irremissibility noun
  • irremissibleness noun
  • irremissibly adverb

Etymology

Origin of irremissible

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word irremissibilis. See ir- 2, remissible

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