Meaning of inconvertible in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪnkənˈvərdəb(ə)l/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   inconvertible

   Definitions

   1. not capable of being changed into something else

   Examples

   • « the alchemists were unable to accept the inconvertible nature of elemental metals »

   Synonyms

   • incommutable

2. Qualitative Adjective

   inconvertible

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from French, or from late Latin inconvertibilis, from in-‘not’ + convertibilis (see convertible)

   Definitions

   1. used especially of currencies

   Examples

   • « incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value »

   Synonyms

   • irredeemable

   Antonyms

   • convertible
   • exchangeable

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• inconvertibility
• inconveniently
• inconvenient
• inconvenience oneself
• inconvertible
• incoordination
• incorporate
• incorporated
• incorporation