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Irretractile

Irˊre-tract′ile

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Adj.
1.
Not retractile.
2.
Not tractile or ductile.
[R.]
Sir W. Hamilton.
Syn. – Irremediable; incurable; irrecoverable.

Definition 2024


irretractile

irretractile

English

Adjective

irretractile (comparative more irretractile, superlative most irretractile)

  1. Not retractile.
  2. Not tractile or ductile.
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