irreplaceable

adjective

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

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The images, highlighted in a post on X, show how satellites continue to give irreplaceable perspectives on familiar wonders. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025 Mineral-rich waters that spring from the nearby Volcán de Tequila run directly through El Tequileño’s distillery and play an irreplaceable role in the brand’s smooth expressions. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Trump said the bond between America and the United Kingdom is irreplaceable. David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025 The house’s quirks, such as the laminate countertops and vinyl floors, could be fixed, but the position in town was irreplaceable. Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for irreplaceable

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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 26 Sep. 2025.

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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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