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inconvertible

Definitions of inconvertible
  1. adjective
    not capable of being changed into something else
    “the alchemists were unable to accept the inconvertible nature of elemental metals”
    synonyms: untransmutable
    incommutable
    not subject to alteration or change
  2. adjective
    used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value
    irredeemable
    (of paper money) not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder
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    antonyms:
    convertible
    capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value
    cashable, redeemable
    able to be converted into ready money or the equivalent
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