irreplaceable

adjective

ir·​re·​place·​able ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl How to pronounce irreplaceable (audio)
Synonyms of irreplaceablenext
: not replaceable
an irreplaceable antique
irreplaceability noun
irreplaceableness noun
irreplaceably adverb

Examples of irreplaceable in a Sentence

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There is no single irreplaceable bottleneck. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 At more than 2,000 strong, the Utah volunteer army is irreplaceable. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026 Yes, there’s a safe in your cabin closet (which should definitely be used for jewelry, cash, passports, and other valuables), but why take an unnecessary risk on irreplaceable jewels? Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 If damage exceeds $1,000, or involves historic, archaeological, or irreplaceable natural features, the offense can escalate to a felony. Stephen Sorace , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreplaceable

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of irreplaceable was in 1807

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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreplaceable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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irreplaceable

adjective
ir·​re·​place·​able ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl How to pronounce irreplaceable (audio)
: not replaceable
a museum full of irreplaceable works of art

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