Meaning of the word irretrievably in English

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irretrievably

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

Adverb

1.

in a way that is not possible to correct or is impossible to return to a previously existing situation or condition:

Example:
irretrievably damaged/lost
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