Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for UN-REC-ON-CIL'A-BLE
UN-REC'OM-PENS-EDUN-REC-ON-CIL'A-BLY
UN-REC-ON-CIL'A-BLE, a.
- That can not be reconciled; that can not be made consistent with; as, two unreconcilable propositions. [In this sense, irreconcilable is generally used.]
- Not reconcilable; not capable of being appeased; implacable. Shak.
- That can not be persuaded to lay aside enmity or opposition, and to become friendly or favorable; as, unreconcilable neighbors. [Irreconcilable is generally used.]
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