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irreconcilable
[ ih-rek-uhn-sahy-luh-buhl, ih-rek-uhn-sahy- ]
adjective
- incapable of being brought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible:
irreconcilable differences.
- incapable of being made to acquiesce or compromise; implacably opposed:
irreconcilable enemies.
noun
- a person or thing that is irreconcilable.
- a person who is opposed to agreement or compromise.
irreconcilable
/ ɪˌrɛkənˈsaɪ-; ɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl /
adjective
- not able to be reconciled; uncompromisingly conflicting; incompatible
noun
- a person or thing that is implacably hostile or uncompromisingly opposed
- usually plural one of various principles, ideas, etc, that are incapable of being brought into agreement
Derived Forms
- ˈDzˌ, adverb
- ˌDzˌˈٲ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·o·a·i·ٲ ·o·a··Ա noun
- ·o·a· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of irreconcilable1
Example Sentences
Describing the judgement as an "unreasonably absolutist definition of free speech", the university warned that the ruling left institutions facing "opposing and irreconcilable duties" which rendered them "powerless to prevent abusive, bullying and harassing speech".
Brunson cited “irreconcilable differences” in her petition, which did not specify when the couple separated.
The reason given for the split is the usual: irreconcilable differences.
At the time, King cited “irreconcilable differences” for ending their marriage after 12 years and sought joint legal and physical custody over her children with Newman.
Santiago said he is “skeptical about the sincerity” of the Hispanic Legislative Caucus representing Latino interests, particularly when it comes to protecting the undocumented and that those differences “are irreconcilable.”
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