Meaning & use
Irreversibly
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In a way that cannot be changed back to a previous state or condition.
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The chemical reaction irreversibly altered the compound's structure.
Their friendship was irreversibly damaged after the betrayal.
A note on using this word
Often paired with words like 'damaged,' 'altered,' or 'changed' to stress finality, especially in scientific, medical, or legal writing.
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