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Irreconcilable vs Inflexible - What's the difference?

irreconcilable | inflexible | Related terms |

Irreconcilable is a related term of inflexible.


As adjectives the difference between irreconcilable and inflexible

is that irreconcilable is unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising while inflexible is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.

As a noun irreconcilable

is something that cannot be reconciled.

irreconcilable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising.
  • Incompatible, discrepant, contradictory.
  • * 1919 ,
  • I amused myself by thinking that in his choice of books he showed pleasantly the irreconcilable sides of his fantastic nature.

    Derived terms

    * irreconcilableness * irreconcilability

    Synonyms

    * (unable to be reconciled) hostile, hateful, antagonistic

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that cannot be reconciled.
  • inflexible

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.
  • Not willing to change, e.g. one's opinion or habits; obstinate; stubborn; resolute; determined.
  • Synonyms

    * See also * unflexible

    Antonyms

    * flexible

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