Definition

Something that cannot be sent back or returned.

Example

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

Conversation

Did you hear about that sale at the store?

Yeah, but I heard some items are unreturnable once you buy them.

That's kind of risky, isn't it?

Definitely! I prefer shopping where everything is returnable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

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

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to 'coming back' ('return') and 'capable of' ('-able'). This helps you remember that unreturnable means something that cannot come back.

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