IRRECONCILABLE


Meaning of IRRECONCILABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪrekənsaɪləb(ə)l ]

1.

If two things such as opinions or proposals are irreconcilable , they are so different from each other that it is not possible to believe or have both of them. ( FORMAL )

These old concepts are irreconcilable with modern life.

= incompatible

ADJ : oft ADJ with n

2.

An irreconcilable disagreement or conflict is so serious that it cannot be settled. ( FORMAL )

...an irreconcilable clash of personalities.

ADJ

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