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inconvertible

|in-con-ver-ti-ble|

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/ˌɪnkənˈvɜːrtəbl/

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/ˌɪnkənˈvɜːtəbl/

unchangeable

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inconvertible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inconvertibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'convertibilis' meant 'able to be converted.'

Historical Evolution

'inconvertibilis' transformed into the French word 'inconvertible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inconvertible' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be converted,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not able to be converted or changed into another form or state.

The currency was inconvertible, making international trade difficult.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45