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

Derived Forms

• ˌinconˈvertibly, adverb
• ˌinconˌvertiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

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

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

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

What doesn’t work is useless, even if it involves inconvertible truths, important policies or common courtesies.

From Washington Post

The federal budget had an average 0.5% of GDP surplus during the periods of a metallic currency, but has had an average 2.7% of GDP deficit when the monetary system permitted the supply of inconvertible paper currency to increase significantly.

From Wall Street Journal

Here are two inconvertible, gameplay-specific facts about this year’s version of MyCareer: you start your NBA life as one of the worst players in the league, and it’s harder than ever to reach the game’s elite.

From The Verge

It was inconvertible and burdensome but also full of opportunity.

From New York Times