irremissible

adjective

ir·​remissible

¦i,

¦ir,

¦iə+

: not remissible: such as

a

: impossible to overlook or forgive : unpardonable

irremissible crimes

b

: impossible to refrain from or escape : obligatory

irremissible duties

an irremissible responsibility

irremissibly

"+

adverb

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Late Latin irremissibilis, from Latin in- in- entry 2 + Late Latin remissibilis remissible

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