irrevocable

pronunciation

How to pronounce irrevocable in British English: UK [ɪˈrevəkəbl]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    impossible to retract or revoke

Word Origin

irrevocable (adj.)
also irrevokable, late 14c., from Latin irrevocabilis "that cannot be recalled, unalterable," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + revocabilis (see revoke). Related: Irrevocably.

Antonym

adj.

revocable

Example

1. A real decision is irrevocable .
2. Payment by irrevocable sight lc is acceptable .
3. Payment by irrevocable letter of credit at sight is our usual practice .
4. Makes an irrevocable decision to invest .
5. My irrevocable decision could wait .

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