irrevivable
|ir-re-viv-a-ble|
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/ˌɪrɪˈvaɪvəbl/
not revivable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irrevivable' originates from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the word 'revivable' from Latin 'reviviscere', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'vivere' meant 'to live'.
Historical Evolution
'reviviscere' transformed into the English word 'revive', and with the prefix 'ir-', it became 'irrevivable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to live again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being revived or brought back to life.
The ancient language is considered irrevivable.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 18:48