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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

/ ˌɪnkənˈvɜːtəbəl /

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

  • ˌinconˈvertibly, adverb
  • ˌinconˌvertiˈbility, noun
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Other Words From

  • incon·verti·bili·ty incon·verti·ble·ness noun
  • incon·verti·bly 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

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

What 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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