Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Impossible to replace.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not replaceable; that cannot be replaced; not admitting of replacement or substitution.
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- adjective That which cannot be
replaced .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective impossible to replace
Etymologies
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Examples
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"In his case, the word 'irreplaceable' has real substance."
CNN.com 2012
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On her tour Zweiger met her guests downstairs and pointed out the old confessionals, the majolica Stations of the Cross along the side walls, which she described as irreplaceable as are so many of the artifacts in the church.
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But for more personal purchases, for books that mean something more than just the desire for a quick read, I think the book will remain irreplaceable, indeed I think we will see people turning more and more to hardback editions, sumptuous covers, ornate designs.
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Rossi and other researchers, however, said that embryonic stem cells are still crucial because, among other things, they remain irreplaceable for evaluating alternatives.
Scientists overcome hurdles to stem cell alternatives Rob Stein 2010
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To pay them like they are irreplaceable is absurd.
Think Progress » Exxon CEO Defends Predecessor’s $400 Million Retirement Package 2006
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Inspire, was described as "irreplaceable" in the short term.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Telegraph Staff 2011
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Herbert's work on behalf of marginalized Americans is irreplaceable, which is why the Times will probably replace him with an up-and-coming staffer for the Weekly Standard who still totally gets it.
HUFFPOST HILL - Rove-Linked Group Attacking Republicans Eliot Nelson 2011
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Herbert's work on behalf of marginalized Americans is irreplaceable, which is why the Times will probably replace him with an up-and-coming staffer for the Weekly Standard who still totally gets it.
HUFFPOST HILL - Rove-Linked Group Attacking Republicans Eliot Nelson 2011
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They are also irreplaceable, which is why Dalrymple said: These cases are not just about writing a cheque.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JOSHUA KNELMAN 2012
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They are also irreplaceable, which is why Dalrymple said: These cases are not just about writing a cheque.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JOSHUA KNELMAN 2012
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