Irreplaceable things are so special that they cannot be replaced if they are lost or destroyed.
...a rare and irreplaceable jewel.
There's one man who's considered irreplaceable.
Synonyms: indispensable, unique, invaluable, priceless More Synonyms of irreplaceable
irreplaceable in British English
(ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl)
adjective
not able to be replaced
an irreplaceable antique
Derived forms
irreplaceably (ˌirreˈplaceably)
adverb
irreplaceable in American English
(ˌɪrrɪˈpleɪsəbəl)
adjective
not replaceable
Examples of 'irreplaceable' in a sentence
irreplaceable
You were a one off and irreplaceable.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Their ability is measurable and is virtually irreplaceable.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
His leadership skills are considered virtually irreplaceable.
The Sun (2008)
When she tried to save some irreplaceable items she was kicked in the ribs.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
These tragic losses of irreplaceable items are losses to us all.
The Sun (2011)
His specific and irreplaceable role was to govern the Church.
Hebblethwaite, Peter Paul VI - The First Modern Pope (1993)
He was precious, irreplaceable and will be sorely missed.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Some are taking away many irreplaceable items, fragments and relics.
The Sun (2011)
It is widely thought that this irreplaceable habitat is protected by the planning system, but that is not the case.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
America performs an irreplaceable role in ensuring collective security and providing other global public goods, such as a reserve currency and conflict mediation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
One senior executive told me no one is irreplaceable - and that includes Lewis.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
THEY say no one is irreplaceable - least of all in sport, where new heroes always emerge.
The Sun (2015)
(adjective)
Definition
impossible to replace
a rare and irreplaceable jewel
Synonyms
indispensable
unique
invaluable
Their advice was invaluable to me at that stage of my work.
priceless
priceless works of art
Additional synonyms
in the sense of invaluable
Definition
having great value that is impossible to calculate
Their advice was invaluable to me at that stage of my work.