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irrevocable

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ɪˈɹɛvəkəbəl/ / /ˌɪɹəˈvəʊkəbəl/ / /ˌɪɹəˈvɒkəbəl/

adj

Etymology: From Middle French irrévocable, from Latin irrevocabilis; equivalent to ir- + revoke + -able.

  1. Unable to be retracted or reversed; final.

    Firm and irrevocable is my doom Which I have pass'd upon her; she is banish'd.

    I have talked thus to you, child, not to insult you for what is past and irrevocable, but to caution and strengthen you for the future.