Main Entry: ir·rep·a·ra·ble

Pronunciation: \i-ˈre-p(ə-)rə-bəl, ˌi(r)- also ÷ˌir-(r)ə-ˈper-ə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin irreparabilis, from in- + reparabilis reparable

Date: 15th century

: not reparable : irremediable <irreparable damage>

— ir·rep·a·ra·ble·ness noun

— ir·rep·a·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb