What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irreversible
Example
The damage to the environment is irreversible. [irreversible: adjective]
Example
Once you press the delete button, the action is irreversible. [irreversible: adjective]
irrevertible
Example
The company's decision to lay off employees was irrevertible. [irrevertible: adjective]
Example
Once the contract is signed, it becomes irrevertible. [irrevertible: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Irreversible is more commonly used than irrevertible in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between irreversible and irrevertible?
Both irreversible and irrevertible are formal words that are typically used in academic or technical writing to describe irreversible processes or actions.
