Meaning of irretrievable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪ(r)rəˈtrivəb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    irretrievable

    Definitions

    1. impossible to recover or recoup or overcome

    Examples

    • « an irretrievable loss »
    • « irretrievable errors in judgment »

    Synonyms

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