Meaning of the word irretrievably in English

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irretrievably

US /ˌɪr.əˈtriː.və.bli/
UK /ˌɪr.ɪˈtriː.və.bli/

Adverb

in a way that cannot be retrieved or put right

Example:
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irretrievably lost.
Their relationship was irretrievably broken after the argument.
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