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View usage for: (ɪrɪvɜːʳsɪbəl) adjectiveIf a change is irreversible, things cannot be changed back to the way they were before. She could suffer irreversible brain damage if she is not treated within seven days. The reforms are irreversible. Synonyms: irrevocable, incurable, irreparable, final More Synonyms of irreversible irreversibly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Television has irreversibly changed our perception of the Royal Family. irreversible in British English (ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəbəl) adjective1. not able to be reversed the irreversible flow of time 2. not able to be revoked or repealed; irrevocable 3. chemistry, physics capable of changing or producing a change in one direction only an irreversible reaction 4. thermodynamics (of a change, process, etc) occurring through a number of intermediate states that are not all in thermodynamic equilibrium Derived forms irreversibility (ˌirreˌversiˈbility) or irreversibleness (ˌirreˈversibleness) noun irreversibly (ˌirreˈversibly) adverb irreversible in American English (ˌɪrɪˈvɜrsəbəl) adjective not reversible ; specif.,a. that cannot be repealed or annulled b. that cannot be turned inside out, run backward, etc. Derived forms irreversibility (ˌirreˌversiˈbility) noun irreversibly (ˌirreˈversibly) adverb irreversible in Mechanical Engineering (ɪrɪvɜrsɪbəl) adjective( Mechanical engineering: Energy, thermodynamics and heat transfer) An irreversible thermodynamic process cannot happen in the reverse direction without changing the surroundings. The best-known example of an irreversible process is the flow of heat, which can only take place from a warmer area to a coolerone. Many thermodynamic processes are irreversible. An irreversible thermodynamic process cannot happen in the reverse direction without changing thesurroundings. Examples of 'irreversible' in a sentenceirreversible had suffered `total and irreversible scarring of the retina".According to the CT scan, his skull was still intact, but his brain had suffered irreversible damage.For her, the truth was never static or absolute, never irreversible or binding. In other languagesirreversible British English: irreversible ADJECTIVE If a change is irreversible, things cannot be changed back to the way they were before. She could suffer irreversible brain damage if she is not treated within seven days. - American English: irreversible
- Brazilian Portuguese: irreversível
- Chinese: 不可逆转的
- European Spanish: irreversible
- French: irréversible
- German: nicht rückgängig zu machen
- Italian: irreversibile
- Japanese: 元に戻せない
- Korean: 되돌릴 수 없는
- European Portuguese: irreversível
- Latin American Spanish: irreversible
Chinese translation of 'irreversible'irreversible (ɪrɪˈvəːsəbl) adj - [damage, change]
不可扭转(轉)的 (bù kě niǔzhuǎn de)
Definition not able to be reversed or put right again She could suffer irreversible brain damage if we don't act fast. Additional synonymsDefinition having no possibility of further discussion, action, or change The judge's decision is final. Synonyms irrevocable, absolute, decisive, definitive, decided, finished, settled, definite, conclusive, irrefutable, incontrovertible, unalterable, determinate, net-net (informal) Definition not able to be repaired or put right The move would cause irreparable harm to the organization. Synonyms beyond repair, irreversible, incurable, irretrievable, irrecoverable, irremediableNearby words ofirreversible - irretrievable
- irreverence
- irreverent
- irreversible
- irrevocable
- irrigate
- irritability
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