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1irreconcilable
adjective ir·rec·on·cil·able \i-ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-bəl, -ˈre-kən-ˌ, ˌi(r)-\
: so different that agreement is not possible
Full Definition of IRRECONCILABLE
: impossible to reconcile <irreconcilable differences>
— ir·rec·on·cil·abil·i·ty \-ˌre-kən-ˌsī-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— ir·rec·on·cil·able·ness \-ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-bəl-nəs, -ˈre-kən-ˌ\ noun
— ir·rec·on·cil·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of IRRECONCILABLE
1587
2irreconcilable
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Definition of IRRECONCILABLE
: one that is irreconcilable; especially : a member of a group (as a political party) opposing compromise or collaboration
First Known Use of IRRECONCILABLE
1748
IRRECONCILABILITY Defined for Kids
irreconcilable
adjective ir·rec·on·cil·able \i-ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-bəl\
Definition of IRRECONCILABLE for Kids
: impossible to bring into agreement or harmony <Their irreconcilable differences might lead to war.>
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