inconsumable
Americanadjective
adjective
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incapable of being consumed or used up
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economics providing an economic service without being consumed, as currency
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Etymology
Origin of inconsumable
First recorded in 1640–50; in- 3 + consumable
Example Sentences
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The inconsumable Fidibus is a new invention with which our English friend, Mr. Traveller, was struck in the lodging of Freisleben, and in his notes thereon very graphically described.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
Thus, so much of every product as is rendered by excessive abundance inconsumable, becomes useless, valueless, unexchangeable,—consequently, unfit to be given in payment for any thing whatever, and is no longer a product.
From What is Property? by Proudhon, P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph)
Our High-Priest is He who offered the sacrifice that cleanses us; that same we offer now which was then offered, which is inconsumable.
From Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)
Touch, mingle, are transfigured; ever still Burning, yet ever inconsumable.
From The Principles of English Versification by Baum, Paull Franklin
These two substances are really inconsumable, and continue to exist, after they meet in a combined form, as carbonic acid gas.
From Natural Law in the Spiritual World by Drummond, Henry
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