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incurable

in·cu·rable

UK/ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ US/ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

being such that a cure is impossible

  • “an incurable disease”
  • “an incurable addiction to smoking”
Antonyms
2.

unalterable in disposition or habits

  • “an incurable optimist”
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noun

1.

a person whose disease is incurable

Origin

From Old French incurable, from Late Latin incurabilis.

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