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inconvertible
[ in-kuhn-vur-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
- (of paper money) not capable of being converted into specie.
- not interchangeable.
inconvertible
/ ˌɪəˈɜːəə /
adjective
- incapable of being converted or changed
- of paper currency
- not redeemable for gold or silver specie
- not exchangeable for another currency
Derived Forms
- ˌԳDzˈپ, adverb
- ˌԳDzˌپˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- cDz·i·i·ٲ cDz·i··Ա noun
- cDz·i· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of inconvertible1
Example Sentences
The previous year, Nixon unilaterally made the dollar inconvertible to gold.
doesn’t work is useless, even if it involves inconvertible truths, important policies or common courtesies.
It was inconvertible and burdensome but also full of opportunity.
Although the recording is potentially the first inconvertible audio proof that Sterling is a dunderhead racist, many players were aware of his wrongheaded views.
By targeting itnerest rates under inconvertible money regimes, central banks are getting the causation precisely backwards; then scratching their heads when the desired consequences don't materialize.
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