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AEE 2520: Pesky Prefixes, Part 3: Irrefutably Difficult Vocabulary

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AEE 2520: Pesky Prefixes, Part 3: Irrefutably Difficult Vocabulary

All Ears English Podcast

4 DAYS AGO
All Ears English Podcast

All Ears English Podcast

4 DAYS AGO
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Understanding the subtleties of English prefixes can unlock clearer, more precise communication—especially when it comes to those small but impactful word parts that change meaning in unexpected ways.
03:24
'Irreparable' means something cannot be repaired, often used in serious contexts like environmental damage.
06:05
'Irreparable' is preferred over 'unreparable' in standard usage.
10:00
The damage might be irreparable, but Lisa may forgive Jenny regardless.
13:25
Even native speakers frequently misuse common prefixes like 'ir-' and 'un-'.

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Why do we say 'irreparable' instead of 'unreparable'?
00:00
Which words actually start with 'ir-' and why they matter
06:05
Can friendship survive irreparable damage and irrefutable evidence?
08:43
How do these words shape the way we talk about loss and loyalty?
11:01
What can mistakes like 'irregardless' teach us about language evolution?
13:25

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Aubrey Carter: This is an All Ears English Podcast, Episode 2520, Pesky Prefixes, Part 3, Irrefutably Difficult Vocabulary. Lindsay McMahon: Welcome to the All Ears English Podcast, downloaded more than 200 million times. Are you feeling stuck with your E...