1620s, of decrees, etc., "that cannot be overturned or undone," from assimilated form of in- (1) "not, opposite of" + reversible. Of physical things, "that cannot be turned the other way," from 1821. Related: Irreversibly.
irreversible momentum toward revolution
irresponsive
irretractable
irretrievable
irreverence
irreverent
irreversible
irrevocable
irrigable
irrigate
irrigation
irrisory