unexchangeability
- noun
- /ˌʌnɪkˈsʧeɪndʒəˌbɪlɪti/
:
no intercambiabilidad
- A currency's unexchangeability can severely limit its usefulness in international trade.
Examples
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The unexchangeability of certain assets can complicate financial transactions.
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They discussed the unexchangeability of certain rare artifacts, which cannot be replaced or swapped.
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The unexchangeability of personal experiences means they cannot be truly shared with others.
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Why is the unexchangeability of these goods a problem?
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The unexchangeability of unique artworks makes each piece truly one-of-a-kind.
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Due to their unexchangeability, personal memories cannot be traded or replaced.
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The unexchangeability of the items ensured that each was valued for its distinct history.
Synonyms
A situation where something cannot be exchanged for something else
A situation where you cannot exchange something for another thing, especially money
Antonyms
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The ability of one thing to be replaced by another without losing use or value
How Exchangeable
Surface Forms
Morphology
unexchangeability = unexchangeable (transparent) = un + exchange + able + ity
Formed by standard noun derivation (-ity) from the adjective 'unexchangeable', so the step to the noun is regular and predictable.
Etymology
Unexchangeability breaks into three parts: un- meaning 'not', exchange meaning 'to swap' and is like the everyday word change, and -ability meaning 'the quality of being able'. So, unexchangeability is the quality of something 'not able to be swapped or replaced'.