irrecoverable
irrecoverable · more irrecoverable · most irrecoverable
Not recoverable; incapable of being recoveredNot recoverable; incapable of being recovered
Meaning
2 sensesNot recoverable; incapable of being recovered
irrecoverable data
an irrecoverable debt
incapable of being recovered or regained
That cannot be recovered from or made good; irremediable.
an irrecoverable disease; irrecoverable danger
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English irrecoverable, from Middle French irrecovrable. Attested earlier thanFrom Middle English irrecoverable, from Middle French irrecovrable. Attested earlier than recoverable. By surface analysis, ir- + recoverable.
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Forms
more irrecoverable, most irrecoverable| Comparative | more irrecoverable Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most irrecoverable Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- incapable of being recovered or regained:unrecoverable
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form