nonreturnable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈrɪtɜrnəbl/

KK: /nɑnˈrɪtɜrnəbl/

adjective

Definition

Describing items that cannot be returned or exchanged after purchase.

Example

The store has a policy that all sale items are nonreturnable.

Conversation

I found this shirt on sale, but it says it's nonreturnable.

Oh really? That can be risky if it doesn't fit right.

Yeah, I guess I should be sure about the size before buying.

Definitely! It's better to avoid nonreturnable items unless you're certain.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

final

irreversible

unreturnable

Antonyms

returnable

exchangeable

reversible

Root Explanation

Nonreturnable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "return" (from Latin "returnare", meaning to come back) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "nonreturnable" means not capable of being returned.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being added to 'return' — this helps you remember that 'nonreturnable' means something that cannot come back.

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