What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unrevocable
Example
Once you sign the contract, it becomes unrevocable. [unrevocable: adjective]
Example
The damage caused by the fire was unrevocable. [unrevocable: adjective]
irrevocable
Example
The judge's ruling was irrevocable and could not be appealed. [irrevocable: adjective]
Example
Once you donate your organs, the decision is irrevocable. [irrevocable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Irrevocable is more commonly used than unrevocable in everyday language, and it is the preferred spelling in most contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unrevocable and irrevocable?
Irrevocable is more formal than unrevocable, and it is often used in legal or business contexts to describe binding agreements or commitments.
