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Definitions

irreplaceable

[ir-i-pley-suh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈpleɪ sə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
irreparable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
irreversible
WEAK
beyond repair broken cureless destroyed hopeless impossible incorrigible incurable irrecoverable irredeemable irremediable irremedial irretrievable ruined uncorrectable unrecoverable
Antonyms
WEAK
fixable mendable repairable reparable

Example Sentences

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But it is copper, now an irreplaceable metal for the economy, that has become the object of global strategic contention.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

England captain and all-time record scorer Kane remains irreplaceable - as shown against Uruguay and Japan - as the main striker, while Bukayo Saka's quality and major tournament experience make him an automatic choice.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Helium plays an irreplaceable part in the manufacturing process for semiconductor chips and Qatar supplies a third of the global output.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It has been the nexus of my social life for over 20 years, and is simply irreplaceable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

For seven years the two friends had been inseparable, each, by virtue of the rarity of similar and equal sensibilities, irreplaceable to the other.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote