"unfixable" meaning in English

See unfixable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more unfixable [comparative], most unfixable [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + fixable. Etymology templates: {{af|en|un-|fixable|id1=negative}} un- + fixable Head templates: {{en-adj}} unfixable (comparative more unfixable, superlative most unfixable)
  1. Not capable of being fixed (mended or repaired).
    Sense id: en-unfixable-en-adj-2tvZUvIV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un- (negative), Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with un- (negative): 50 50 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 60 40 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 54 46
  2. Not capable of being fixed (attached).
    Sense id: en-unfixable-en-adj-cr7d46t~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un- (negative), Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with un- (negative): 50 50 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 54 46
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: unmendable Derived forms: unfixably
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