Uncorrectable

usgb/ʌn.kəˈrɛk.tə.bəl/
adjective

Not able to be corrected or rectified.

The mistakes in the document were uncorrectable due to the final submission.
Visual representation of "uncorrectable" - Not able to be corrected or rectified.

Often appears as...

  • uncorrectable error
  • uncorrectable condition

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General

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Context

In formal writing, 'uncorrectable' is used to describe permanent mistakes.

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This report contains several uncorrectable errors that need addressing.
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Emotion

Describing something as uncorrectable can evoke a sense of finality or despair.

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The uncorrectable damage after the accident left the family heartbroken.
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Metaphorical

You can use 'uncorrectable' metaphorically in discussions about life choices that cannot be amended.

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Her decision to drop out of school was uncorrectable, impacting her future.
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