Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Not convertible; that cannot be changed from one thing or form to another: as, lead is unconvertible into silver.

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  • adjective That cannot be converted.

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  • adjective used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value

Etymologies

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un- +‎ convertible

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Examples

  • We have an unconvertible, uncollateralized currency which he calls "faith-based."

    The Purple Pod Café. Ann Althouse 2008

  • Because there is no mature bond market and the currency remains unconvertible, individuals in China have a savings rate approaching 50%.

    China Will Be a Winner in the New Economy 2008

  • And I think it's sweet that she thinks I'm trying too hard and trying to convert the unconvertible.

    A Sense Of Whimsy, And Funking It Up PeaceBang 2006

  • The missionary effort of the Church toward this group has been at least on the surface, a failure, for the Moslems are so far almost unconvertible.

    Archive 2006-03-01 Fr Timothy Matkin 2006

  • And I think it's sweet that she thinks I'm trying too hard and trying to convert the unconvertible.

    Archive 2006-08-13 PeaceBang 2006

  • The missionary effort of the Church toward this group has been at least on the surface, a failure, for the Moslems are so far almost unconvertible.

    Fulton Sheen on Mary and Moslems Fr Timothy Matkin 2006

  • It's just shocking to me how quickly we're getting locked down, and how easily we slip in to these unconvertible formats.

    Archive 2006-05-01 Claire 2006

  • If a graphic novel is good it can convert the unconvertible.

    Archive 2006-08-01 fusenumber8 2006

  • It's just shocking to me how quickly we're getting locked down, and how easily we slip in to these unconvertible formats.

    More DRM woe Claire 2006

  • We all know this is not true the ecnomists call this the Penn effect, with the Bis Mac being the most unconvertible but standized goods.

    How much would the RMB peg drift Sun Bin 2005

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