Definitions
- Describing a decision or action that cannot be changed or undone. - Referring to a situation that is final and irreversible. - Talking about a commitment or agreement that is binding and permanent.
- Describing a decision or action that cannot be changed or undone. - Referring to a situation that is final and irreversible. - Talking about a commitment or agreement that is binding and permanent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe decisions or actions that cannot be changed or undone.
- 2Both words refer to situations that are final and irreversible.
- 3Both words can be used to describe commitments or agreements that are binding and permanent.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Irrevocable is more commonly used than unrevocable in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Irrevocable is more formal than unrevocable.
- 3Connotation: Irrevocable has a stronger connotation of finality and permanence than unrevocable.
Remember this!
Unrevocable and irrevocable are synonyms that describe decisions or actions that cannot be changed or undone. However, irrevocable is the more commonly used and accepted spelling, and it is also more formal and carries a stronger connotation of finality and permanence.