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nonreversible

/ˌnɒn.rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

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adjective

/ˌnɒn.rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/C2formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает процесс или изменение, которое нельзя отменить или обратить вспять.

Describes a process or change that cannot be undone or reversed.

  1. Not reversibleC1formal

    Not able to be reversed, changed back, or undone; permanent.

    ruНеобратимый

    • The damage to the ecosystem is nonreversible.
    • The decision to close the factory is nonreversible.
    • Some chemical reactions are nonreversible under normal conditions.

    Synonymsfinalfixedirreversibleirrevocablepermanentunalterableunchangeableunrecoverableunredeemable

    Antonymsalterablechangeablecorrectablereversible

  2. Having only one usable sideC1formal

    Describing a fabric or garment that is designed to be used with only one side facing outward.

    ruОдносторонний

    • This is a nonreversible jacket, so make sure you wear it the right way.
    • The fabric is nonreversible, meaning the pattern is only on one side.
    • Unlike reversible coats, this one is nonreversible.

    Synonymsone-sided

    Antonymsreversible

Forms
  • more nonreversible comparative form
  • most nonreversible superlative form