Etymology

irrevocably

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Today it means: In an irrevocable manner; in a manner which prevents the ability to be reverted, repealed, or undone. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *līką ← Proto-Indo-European *leyg- ← English irrevocable
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  1. Englishirrevocable
  2. Proto-Indo-European*leyg-
  3. Proto-Germanic*līką
  4. English todayirrevocably

From irrevocable + -ly.

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