irreconcilable; mutually exclusive
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
irreconcilable; mutually exclusive; (of hostile forces) unable to coexist
formalDescribes an irreconcilable conflict between two opposing forces, parties, or positions. Often used for enemies, rivals, or contradictory ideologies. Derived from the literal meaning that two opposing powers cannot stand together.
Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
jiā家
zú族
shì世
dài代
shì势
bù不
liǎng两
lì立
。
These two families have been irreconcilable enemies for generations.
Zài在
yuán原
zé则
wèn问
tí题
shàng上
，
wǒ我
men们
yǔ与
tā他
men们
shì势
bù不
liǎng两
lì立
。
On matters of principle, we are irreconcilable with them.
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Zhèng正
yì义
yǔ与
xié邪
è恶
shì势
bù不
liǎng两
lì立
。
Justice and evil are mutually exclusive.