Irredeemableness

Irredeemableness
Irredeemable Ir`re*deem"a*ble, a. Not redeemable; that can not be redeemed; not payable in gold or silver, as a bond; -- used especially of such government notes, issued as currency, as are not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder. -- {Ir`re*deem"a*ble*ness}, adv. [1913 Webster]

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  • irredeemableness — irredeemabilˈity or irredeemˈableness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑irredeemable …   Useful english dictionary

  • Irredeemability — Ir re*deem a*bil i*ty, n. The state or quality of being irredeemable; irredeemableness. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • irredeemable — /ɪrəˈdiməbəl / (say iruh deemuhbuhl) adjective 1. not redeemable; incapable of being bought back or paid off. 2. not convertible into specie, as paper money. 3. beyond redemption; irreclaimable. 4. irremediable, irreparable, or hopeless.… …  

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