irreplaceable
|ir-re-place-a-ble|
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/ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbl/
unique, invaluable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irreplaceable' originates from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the word 'replaceable', which comes from the Latin 'replacere', meaning 'to place back'.
Historical Evolution
'replaceable' evolved from the Latin 'replacere', and the prefix 'ir-' was added to form 'irreplaceable' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be placed back', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unique or invaluable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
impossible to replace; unique or invaluable.
The painting is irreplaceable due to its historical significance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41