Unexchangeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexchangeable

 

[ ˌənɪksˈʧeɪndʒəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inability to be exchanged

Not capable of being exchanged or replaced with something else.

Synonyms

incomparable, irreplaceable, unique.

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Word Description / Examples
unexchangeable

Use in financial or trading contexts, where something cannot be exchanged or traded for another.

  • The bonds were unexchangeable for cash until maturity.
  • These tickets are unexchangeable once purchased.
irreplaceable

Use when referring to something or someone that cannot be replaced because of its uniqueness or value.

  • The antique vase is irreplaceable.
  • She is an irreplaceable member of our team.
incomparable

Use when describing someone or something that is so excellent or special that it cannot be compared to anything else.

  • Her beauty is incomparable.
  • The flavor of this chocolate is simply incomparable.
unique

Use to describe something that is one of a kind or unlike anything else.

  • Each snowflake is unique.
  • He has a unique way of solving problems.

Examples of usage

  • It was a unique and unexchangeable gift.
  • The sentimental value of the necklace made it unexchangeable.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexchangeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intransferível

🇮🇳 अदला-बदली न हो सकने वाला

🇩🇪 nicht austauschbar

🇮🇩 tak dapat ditukar

🇺🇦 незамінний

🇵🇱 niezamienny

🇯🇵 交換不可能

🇫🇷 inchangeable

🇪🇸 intransferible

🇹🇷 değiştirilemez

🇰🇷 교환 불가능한

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتبادل

🇨🇿 nevyjímatelný

🇸🇰 nevymeniteľný

🇨🇳 不可交换的

🇸🇮 nezamenljiv

🇮🇸 óskipanlegur

🇰🇿 алмастырылмайтын

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესებელი

🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilməyən

🇲🇽 intransferible

Etymology

The word 'unexchangeable' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'exchangeable' meaning 'capable of being exchanged or replaced'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century.

See also: exchangability, exchangable, exchangeability, exchangeable, exchangeably, exchanges, exchanging.