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INCONVERTIBLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does inconvertible mean? 

INCONVERTIBLE (adjective)
  The adjective INCONVERTIBLE has 2 senses:

1. used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal valueplay

2. not capable of being changed into something elseplay

  Familiarity information: INCONVERTIBLE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


INCONVERTIBLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value

Synonyms:

inconvertible; unconvertible; unexchangeable

Similar:

irredeemable ((of paper money) not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder)

Attribute:

convertibility (the quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction))

Antonym:

convertible (capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value)

Derivation:

inconvertibility (the quality of not being exchangeable)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Not capable of being changed into something else

Synonyms:

inconvertible; untransmutable

Context example:

the alchemists were unable to accept the inconvertible nature of elemental metals

Similar:

incommutable (not subject to alteration or change)


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