Oh Language -20

 Oh Language -20

Prefixes can help to imply changes in meaning of words, as we have      so far noticed in previous episodes. There are also some other prefixes that serve to alter the sense conveyed. One such is ‘Ir’- as a prefix.

Irrational

The term points to the lack of valid reason or any defensible fact for an action or observation.-as in It is irrational to seek explanation from a lunatic.

Irreconcilable

The term refers to a mental disposition under which a person is disturbed to the extent of not accepting the reality; so, [s]he is unable to reconcile. 

Irrefutable

The term refers to the ‘validity’ of truth in an argument that it cannot be proved wrong or untenable ;so, the argument [cannot be  refuted] has to be accepted.

Irrelevant

The term refers to the non-suitability of purpose. While condemning any act of violence, it is irrelevant to cite precedence for such acts.

Irreproachable

The term implies that a person who is not guilty of any wrong cannot be criticized or found fault with. So, the person is not ‘reproachable’.

Irregular

The term refers to the state of appearance of an object [without a form or shape] or to a habitual pattern of disorderly participation. The ball has been badly damaged that it looks ‘irregular’. The boy chooses to abstain from class and is irregular to school.  

Irresolute

The term refers to an attitude of mental ‘uncertainty’ or ‘not being determined’ in doing a thing. Irresolute minds cannot sustain the drive required to face odds.

Irreversible

The term refers to the state of progression and implies that the event cannot be stopped or diverted to a new course. The war has taken a deep root that the fate of civilians looks ‘irreversible’. 

The health of the old man is fast deteriorating and restoring his condition  appears ‘irreversible’.

Irrevocable

The term is used to suggest the fate of a decision that cannot be changed or revised –meaning that the decision is final and not negotiable.

All the terms considered in the present episode have the prefix-‘Ir’ and their ‘opposite’ forms begin in the consonant ‘R’. But the terms discussed in earlier episodes had the prefix either ‘Im’ or ‘In’   and their opposites begin in any consonant ‘a’, ‘c’,  ‘d’, ‘e’, ‘f’’, ‘g’ etcetera  but not in ‘r’. At least it is easy to infer that ‘phonetic convenience is a matter of importance in adopting such word-formations. Hopefully, these are clear and intelligible.