Definition for IR-REC-ON-CIL'A-BLE

IR-REC-ON-CIL'A-BLE, a. [in and reconcilable.]

  1. Not to be recalled to amity, or a state of friendship and kindness; retaining enmity that can not be appeased or subdued; as, an irreconcilable enemy or faction.
  2. That can not be appeased or subdued; as, irreconcilable enmity or hatred.
  3. That can not be made to agree or be consistent; incongruous; incompatible; as, irreconcilable absurdities. It is followed by with or to. A man's conduct may be irreconcilable to or with his avowed principles.

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