irreconcilable

adjective ir·rec·on·cil·able \ i-ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-bəl , -ˈre-kən-ˌsī- , ˌi(r)- \

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

Examples: irreconcilable in a Sentence

Definition of irreconcilable

: impossible to reconcile

irreconcilable differences

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irreconcilability

play \i-ˌre-kən-ˌsī-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

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irreconcilableness

play \i-ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-bəl-nəs, -ˈre-kən-ˌsī-\ noun

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irreconcilably

play \i-ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-blē, -ˈre-kən-ˌsī-, ˌi(r)\ adverb

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Examples of irreconcilable in a Sentence

theories that are irreconcilable with each other

Recent Examples of irreconcilable from the Web

In the meantime, Tuesday will kick off a series of last-ditch meetings and closed-door negotiations to try to chart a path out of a seemingly irreconcilable divide.

— tal kopan, CNN, "Republicans' immigration collision course on track for dramatic conclusion," 5 June 2018
The actress, 55, filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles County, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, according to court documents obtained by The Blast.

— alexia fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding's Nia Vardalos Files for Divorce After Almost 25 Years of Marriage," 3 July 2018
But on Friday, Nia Vardalos, 55, filed for divorce from husband Ian Gomez, 53, citing irreconcilable differences.

— bryan alexander, USA TODAY, "'Big Fat Greek Wedding' star Nia Vardalos files for divorce from husband Ian Gomez," 3 July 2018
A month later, Renee filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking child and spousal support of Maverick.

— dave quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Little Women: LA’s Briana Renee Says Her Kids Are Her 'First Priority' as Ex Is Accused of Assault," 20 June 2018
The papers cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

— stephanie nolasco, Fox News, "Alicia Silverstone says she's 'super excited' about 'being available' to date after divorce," 19 June 2018
People routinely say that America is rapidly becoming two nations, divided by irreconcilable political and cultural differences.

— joe queenan, WSJ, "A TV Watcher’s Bid to Keep Up With the Bingers," 14 June 2018
Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences.

— rebecca farley, refinery29.com, "Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's Divorce Has Taken A Dramatic Turn," 13 June 2018
House Republicans are desperately trying to resolve what has been two decades of irreconcilable differences on immigration policy in less than a week.

— tara golshan, Vox, "The House’s chaotic immigration fight, explained," 8 June 2018

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