incurable Meaning & Definition
/ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/
What Does Incurable Mean?
Incurable is used as an adjective meaning Of an illness, condition, etc, that is unable to be cured; healless. It is also used to mean Irremediable, incorrigible. As a noun, it means One who cannot be cured.
Incurable at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ |
| Synonyms | hopeless, unalterable and inalterable |
| Antonyms | curable |
| Plural | incurables |
Incurable Definition (Adjective)
- Of an illness, condition, etc, that is unable to be cured; healless.
- Irremediable, incorrigible.
an incurable romantic
Incurable as a Noun
- One who cannot be cured.
Synonyms of Incurable
Incurable synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Incurable
Incurable in a Sentence
an incurable romantic
Word Forms & Grammar
incurable (not comparable)
incurable (plural incurables)
Words That Rhyme With Incurable
Origin of Incurable
From Old French incurable, from Late Latin incurabilis.
Quick Answers About Incurable
Is incurable an adjective or a noun?
Incurable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for incurable?
You can replace incurable with words such as hopeless, unalterable and inalterable. See the full list of incurable synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of incurable?
The opposite of incurable is curable.
What is the plural of incurable?
The plural of incurable is incurables.