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irrevocable

[ih-rev-uh-kuh-buhl] / ɪˈrɛv ə kə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
fixed, unchangeable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immutable irreversible permanent
WEAK
certain changeless constant doomed established fated final indelible inevitable invariable irremediable irretrievable lost predestined predetermined settled unalterable unrepealable unreversible
Antonyms
WEAK
alterable changeable reversible revocable

Example Sentences

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The timeshare is currently held in her irrevocable trust.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Having part of the couple’s money tied up in an irrevocable trust means it is difficult for the widow or widower to make future changes, such as removing a child as a beneficiary.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Due to a quirk in an irrevocable trust, it’s all or nothing for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Rather than the claimed irrevocable goodbye to Epstein, as the year ended Andrew sent an optimistic message: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and spectacular entry into 2011."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Even after enor-mous upheavals and seemingly irrevocable changes, the same pattern has always reasserted itself, just as a gyroscope will always return to equilibrium, however far it is pushed one way or the other.

From "1984" by George Orwell