Definition

In a way that cannot be changed or undone; once something is done irrevocably, it cannot be reversed.

Example

Once she signed the contract, she irrevocably committed to the agreement.

Conversation

I can't believe she decided to move away so suddenly.

Yeah, it feels like she's irrevocably changed her life.

It's hard to accept that things won't be the same anymore.

True, some decisions really do change everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irrevocably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "revocare" (meaning to call back or revoke) and "-ly" (a suffix forming adverbs). The word "irrevocably" means in a manner that cannot be called back or undone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'call back' ('revocare') something — that's why irrevocably means something that cannot be undone.

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