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
Other Word Forms
- inconsumably adverb
Etymology
Origin of inconsumable
First recorded in 1640–50; in- 3 + consumable
Example Sentences
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Our High-Priest is He who offered the sacrifice that cleanses us; that same we offer now which was then offered, which is inconsumable.
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Inconsumable, in-kon-sūm′a-bl, adj. that cannot be consumed or wasted.—adv.
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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.
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One passion in twin hearts, which grows and grew Till, like two meteors of expanding flame, Those spheres instinct with it become the same, Touch, mingle, are transfigured; ever still Burning, yet ever inconsumable; In one another's substance finding food, Light flames too pure and light and unimbued To nourish their bright lives with baser prey, Which point to heaven and cannot pass away: One hope within two wills, one will beneath Two overshadowing minds, one life, one death, One heaven, one hell, one immortality, And one annihilation!
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With us there is left the soul, which is expressly said to be inconsumable.
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