non-convertible
|non-con-vert-i-ble|
🇺🇸
/nɑn kənˈvɜrtəbl/
🇬🇧
/nɒn kənˈvɜːtəbl/
(convertible)
not changeable
Etymology
'non-convertible' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'convertible' from Latin 'convertibilis', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn'.
'convertibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'convertible', and eventually became the modern English word 'convertible'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-convertible'.
Initially, 'convertible' meant 'able to be turned or changed', and 'non-convertible' has maintained the meaning of 'not able to be changed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be converted into another form or use.
The currency is non-convertible, making it difficult for international trade.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41