unwiderruflich
irrevocable · irrevocably
The German word "unwiderruflich" is an adjective meaning "irrevocable" or "irreversible".
- It’s made up of:
- "wider" (contra/opposite)
- "rufen" (to call)
Without the prefix "un-" that means "not", and the full word means something like "not able to be called back".
Similar words:
- "irreversibel" (irreversible)
- "endgültig" (final, definitive)
- "nicht rückgängig zu machen" (not able to be reversed)
Difference:
- "unwiderruflich" specifically emphasizes that something cannot be retracted or annulled (like a decision or order).
- "irreversibel" focuses more on something that cannot be undone or changed, typically used in scientific or technical contexts.
- "endgültig" conveys finality but not necessarily the impossibility of reversal in legal or formal sense.
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Examples
Seine Entscheidung war für die Beteiligten unwiderruflich und endgültig.adjective
His decision was irrevocable and final for those involved.
Die Spuren im Schnee verschwanden unwiderruflich mit der Sonne.adjective
The tracks in the snow disappeared irrevocably with the sun.
Die Regeln wurden nach langer Diskussion unwiderruflich festgelegt.adjective
The rules were established irrevocably after a long discussion.
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