Definition

The state or quality of being unable to be repaired or fixed.

Example

The irreparableness of the damage to the car meant it had to be scrapped.

Conversation

I just found out that my favorite mug is broken beyond repair.

Oh no! That sounds terrible.

Yeah, it's the irreparableness of it that really gets to me.

I get that; sometimes things just can't be fixed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irreparableness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "reparabilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be repaired), and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word describes the state of being not able to be repaired or fixed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'able to be repaired' ('reparabilis') — this helps you remember that irreparableness means the state of being unable to fix something.

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