inconsumable

[ in-kuhn-soo-muh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not consumable; incapable of being consumed.

inconsumable

/ ˌɪnkənˈsjuːməbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being consumed or used up
2. economics providing an economic service without being consumed, as currency

Derived Forms

• ˌinconˈsumably, adverb

Other Words From

• incon·suma·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inconsumable¹

First recorded in 1640–50; in- ³ + consumable

Example Sentences

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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