Irretrievable (adjective)

Describes something that cannot be regained, recovered, or restored to its original state or condition.

Origin:

Derived from the latin verb 'retrievare' meaning 'to regain' or 'to bring back'. in this context, 'ir' is a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without', so irretrievable refers to something that cannot be regained or brought back.

Examples:

1. The irretrievable loss of the data was a major setback for the company.
2. The irretrievable damage to the painting was caused by water exposure.
3. The irretrievable decline of the once-thriving city was a source of sadness for its residents.
4. The irretrievable moments of my childhood are lost to time.
5. Despite efforts to reverse the situation, the irretrievable state of the ecosystem was undeniable.