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Definitions

irrevocable

[ih-rev-uh-kuh-buhl] / ɪˈrɛv ə kə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
fixed, unchangeable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immutable irreversible permanent
WEAK
certain changeless constant doomed established fated final indelible inevitable invariable irremediable irretrievable lost predestined predetermined settled unalterable unrepealable unreversible
Antonyms
WEAK
alterable changeable reversible revocable

Example Sentences

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Boothroyd made this move for an elderly client of hers, who was beneficiary of an old irrevocable trust.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Joint wills are complicated and, unlike trusts that become irrevocable upon one spouse’s death, are not necessarily unchangeable after one spouse dies.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Due to a quirk in an irrevocable trust, it’s all or nothing for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Rather than the claimed irrevocable goodbye to Epstein, as the year ended Andrew sent an optimistic message: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and spectacular entry into 2011."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Outdoors was the end of something, an irrevocable, physical fact, defining and complementing our metaphysical condition.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison