irreplaceable
/,iri'pleisəbl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Impossible to replace; unique or of such value that a substitute cannot be found: Describes something so valuable, rare, or special that if it is lost or damaged, there is nothing equivalent that can take its place.
Usage
- The word "irreplaceable" is used to describe objects, people, or qualities that are considered one-of-a-kind or of supreme value.
- It is often used in contexts discussing loss, value, sentiment, or rarity.
- It is the opposite of "replaceable."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The museum's collection contains irreplaceable artifacts from ancient civilizations.
- She is an irreplaceable member of our team because of her unique expertise and dedication.
- The loss of the historic building was a tragedy; it was truly irreplaceable.
Advanced Usage
- "to be irreplaceable to someone": to be so important to a person that no one else can fulfill that role.
- As a mentor, he was irreplaceable to me.
- "irreplaceable loss": a loss for which there can be no compensation or substitute.
- The fire resulted in an irreplaceable loss of family heirlooms.
Variants and Related Words
- Irreplaceability (noun): The quality of being irreplaceable.
- The irreplaceability of the original manuscript made its security paramount.
- Replaceable (adjective): Able to be replaced. (This is the direct antonym of "irreplaceable.")
- The parts are standard and easily replaceable.
Synonyms
- Priceless: Of such great value that a price cannot be set; invaluable.
- Invaluable: Extremely useful; indispensable.
- Unique: Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
- Incomparable: Without an equal; matchless.
Antonyms
- Replaceable: Capable of being replaced.
- Expendable: Of little significance when compared to an overall purpose, and therefore able to be abandoned or destroyed.
- Commonplace: Lacking originality; ordinary.
Adjective
- impossible to replace
- irreplaceable antiques