irreplaceable

[ ir-i-pley-suh-buhl ]

adjective

1. incapable of being replaced; unique:

   an irreplaceable vase.

irreplaceable

/ ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be replaced

   an irreplaceable antique

Derived Forms

• ˌirreˈplaceably, adverb

Other Words From

• irre·placea·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irreplaceable¹

First recorded in 1800–10; ir- ² + replaceable

Example Sentences

Matt Fustini, who lives in the town of Largo, has never evacuated before, but this time is prepared to leave with the bare essentials: cash, fuel, insulin for his diabetic mother and irreplaceable family heirlooms.

From BBC

The former Sun newspaper editor David Yelland said Mr Lynch was "an irreplaceable loss not only to those that loved him but also to the country".

From BBC

Guardiola has never made any secret of his belief Rodri is irreplaceable as a single midfield anchor in his Manchester City side.

From BBC

“Every child created using IVF is a precious, irreplaceable human being and deserves every protection and has all the dignity of every other human being, and these lives are incredibly precious,” Rose told Salon.

From Salon

Guardiola has described the 28-year-old as "irreplaceable" - City have not last in the last 48 Premier League matches in which he has started - but the manager says he will find a solution in his absence.

From BBC

Related Words

• irreversible