inconvertible
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kənˈvɜr adjective
1.
(of paper money) not capable of being converted into specie.
2.
not interchangeable.
Related forms
in·con·vert·i·bil·i·ty, in·con·vert·i·ble·ness, noun
in·con·vert·i·bly, adverb
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inconvertible (ˌɪnkənˈvɜːtəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | incapable of being converted or changed |
| 2. | of paper currency |
| a. not redeemable for gold or silver specie | |
| b. not exchangeable for another currency | |
| inconverti'bility | |
| —n | |
| incon'vertibleness | |
| —n | |
| incon'vertibly | |
| —adv | |
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Inconvertible
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
Fiat money is inconvertible, meaning that it is not convertible into nor backed by any commodity.
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