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inconvertible

[ in-kuhn-vur-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. (of paper money) not capable of being converted into specie.
  2. not interchangeable.


inconvertible

/ ˌɪ԰əˈɜːəə /

adjective

  1. incapable of being converted or changed
  2. of paper currency
    1. not redeemable for gold or silver specie
    2. not exchangeable for another currency
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԳDzˈپ, adverb
  • ˌԳDzˌپˈٲ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • cDz·i·i·ٲ cDz·i··Ա noun
  • cDz·i· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inconvertible1

First recorded in 1640–50, inconvertible is from the Late Latin word inconvertibilis not alterable. See in- 3, convertible
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Example Sentences

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The previous year, Nixon unilaterally made the dollar inconvertible to gold.

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doesn’t work is useless, even if it involves inconvertible truths, important policies or common courtesies.

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It was inconvertible and burdensome but also full of opportunity.

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Although the recording is potentially the first inconvertible audio proof that Sterling is a dunderhead racist, many players were aware of his wrongheaded views.

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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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