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

It was inconvertible and burdensome but also full of opportunity.

From New York Times

Although the recording is potentially the first inconvertible audio proof that Sterling is a dunderhead racist, many players were aware of his wrongheaded views.

From Washington Post

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.

From Economist