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Definition: Fungible |
FungibleAdjective1. (law) of goods or commodities; freely exchangeable for or replaceable by another of like nature or kind in the satisfaction of an obligation. Noun1. A commodity that is freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "fungible" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1790. (references) |
| Domain | Definition |
Finance | Substitutable. The interchangability of an unit that is as acceptable as another, usually referring to mortgage documents, appraisals and property or credit standards that make mortgages more marketable because of their uniformity and substitutability. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Crosswords: Fungible |
| English words defined with "fungible": Fungibles. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "fungible": Alternative Measures of income ♦ deposit of fungible goods ♦ loan credit. (references) |
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Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| "Fungible" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "Fungible" is used about 18 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Adjective (general or positive) | 100% | 18 | 82,615 |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
Expressions using "fungible": deposit of fungible goods ♦ fungible good ♦ fungible goods ♦ fungible items ♦ fungible property ♦ fungible security ♦ fungible things. Additional references. | |
| Hypenated Usage | |
Ending with "fungible": non-fungible. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day |
fungible | 13 |
cosas fungible | 2 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| Language | Translations for "fungible"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arabic | ممكن إستبداله. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Danish | fungible varer (circulating capital goods, fungible goods, fungible property), fungible goder (fungible items, interchangeable items), fungibelt værdipapir (fungible security), ombyttelig statsobligation (fungible Treasury bond). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dutch | fungibele tranche (fungible stock, fungible tranche), fungibele goederen (circulating capital goods, fungible goods, fungible items, fungible property, interchangeable items), fungibele basis (fungible stock, fungible tranche), fungibel effect (fungible security), volledig verwisselbaar recht (entirely fungible right), volledig verwisselbaar loodrecht (entirely fungible right), vervangbare zaak (fungible thing), vervangbaar effect (fungible security), soortzaak (fungible thing), met schatkistpapier gelijkgestelde obligatie (fungible Treasury bond). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finnish | Ranskan valtion obligaatio (fungible Treasury bond), paljoustavara (circulating capital goods, fungible goods, fungible property, fungible thing), paljousesine (fungible thing), OAT-obligaatio (fungible Treasury bond). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
French | fongible. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
German | fungibles Wertpapier (fungible security), fungible Emission (fungible issue), fungible Sache (fungible good, fungible items, interchangeable items), fungible Tranche (fungible stock, fungible tranche), fungible Waren (fungible items, interchangeable items), fungibler ECU-Schatzwechsel (ECU fungible bond), irreguläres Depot (deposit of fungible goods), irregulärer Hinterlegungsvertrag (deposit of fungible goods), irreguläre Hinterlegung (deposit of fungible goods), vertretbares Wertpapier (fungible security), unregelmässige Verwahrung (deposit of fungible goods), anpaßbarer Staatsschuldschein (fungible Treasury bond), Vermengung vertretbarer Güter mit anderen der gleichen Art und Güte (mixing of fungible goods with other goods of the same kind and quality), vertretbare Güter (circulating capital goods, fungible goods, fungible property), vertretbare Sache (fungible good, fungible items, fungible thing, interchangeable items), vertretbares Gut (fungible good, fungible items, interchangeable items), depositum irregulare (deposit of fungible goods), beweglicher Vermögensgegenstand (fungible item), aussergewöhnliche Hinterlegung (deposit of fungible goods), aufgestockte Anweisung (fungible note), Hinterlegung vertretbarer Sachen (deposit of fungible goods). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greek | φθαρτός. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Italian | tranche liquida (fungible stock, fungible tranche), tranche fungibile (fungible stock, fungible tranche), titolo fungibile (fungible security), obbligazione assimilabile del Tesoro (fungible Treasury bond), mescolanza di cose fungibili della stessa specie e qualit (mixing of fungible goods with other goods of the same kind and quality), deposito irregolare (deposit of fungible goods), deposito di cose fungibili (deposit of fungible goods), cosa fungibile (fungible good, fungible items, fungible thing, interchangeable items), beni fungibili (circulating capital goods, fungible goods, fungible items, fungible property, interchangeable items), bene fungibile (fungible good, fungible items, fungible thing, interchangeable items), bene di specie (fungible thing). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pig Latin | ungiblefay tranche fungível (fungible stock, fungible tranche), título fungível (fungible security), obrigações fungíveis do Tesouro (fungible Treasury bond), coisa fungível (fungible thing), bens fungíveis (circulating capital goods, fungible goods, fungible property). (various references) fungibil. (various references) tramo fungible (fungible stock, fungible tranche), título fungible (fungible security), obligación asimilable del Tesoro (fungible Treasury bond), OAT (fungible Treasury bond), cosa fungible (fungible thing), contingente fungible (fungible stock, fungible tranche), "obligation assimilable du Trésor". (various references) fungibla varor (circulating capital goods, fungible goods, fungible property), fungibel egendom (fungible thing). (various references) karşılanabilir, geri ödenebilir (reimbursable, repayable). (various references) có thể thay thế được. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivations | |
Words beginning with "fungible": fungibles. (additional references) | |
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"Fungible" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: fingible, fungable, fungeable, fungiable, fungibile, funicle, runcible. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "fungible" (pronounced fu"njubul) |
| 6 | -n j u b u l | changeable, exchangeable, intangible, interchangeable, tangible. |
| 5 | -j u b u l | chargeable, eligible, illegible, incorrigible, ineligible, intelligible, knowledgeable, manageable, negligible, rechargeable, salvageable, unintelligible, unmanageable. |
| 4 | -u b u l | abominable, acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, bankable, bearable, believable, billable, biodegradable, breakable, buildable, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, charitable, classifiable, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, digestible, disagreeable, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fusible, gullible, habitable, harvestable, heritable, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, imaginable, imitable, immiscible, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incredible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, interminable, interruptible, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, justifiable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, mandible, maneuverable, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, moldable, movable, navigable, negotiable, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, punishable, questionable, quotable, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, receivable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, salable, saleable, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, soluble, solvable, spendable, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, talkable, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, tunable, typeable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable, workable. |
| 3 | -b u l | able, amble, assemble, babble, Babel, bauble, bible, bramble, bubble, Bumble, cable, cobble, coble, corbel, crumble, cymbal, dabble, Dibble, disable, disassemble, dissemble, double, Drabble, dribble, enable, enfeeble, ennoble, ensemble, fable, feeble, foible, fumble, gable, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, hardscrabble, herbal, hobble, humble, ignoble, immeasurable, immobile, intertribal, jumble, kibble, label, libel, marble, mislabel, mobile, mumble, nibble, nimble, noble, nonverbal, pebble, preamble, psychobabble, quibble, rabble, ramble, reassemble, rebel, redouble, relabel, resemble, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, sable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, shamble, Sibyl, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, thimble, timetable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, turntable, umbel, unable, unscramble, unserviceable, unstable, valuable, verbal, wamble, wobble. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "b-e-f-g-i-l-n-u" | |
-1 letter: bluefin, blueing, fueling. | |
-2 letters: begulf, bluing, blunge, bungle, engulf, feuing, ingulf, lubing, nubile. | |
-3 letters: begin, begun, being, bilge, binge, bugle, bulge, elfin, feign, fling, flung, fugle, fungi, guile, ingle, lunge, lungi. | |
-4 letters: bile, bine, blin, blue, bung, file, fine, flub, flue, fuel, genu, gibe, gien, glen, glib, glue, gulf, iglu, lief, lien, lieu, life. | |
| Words containing the letters "b-e-f-g-i-l-n-u" | |
+1 letter: befouling, begulfing, fungibles. | |
+2 letters: befuddling. | |
+3 letters: furbelowing. | |
+4 letters: butterflying, unforgivable. | |
+5 letters: filibustering, fungibilities. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)46 75 6E 67 69 62 6C 65 |
| Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)
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| American Sign Language (origins from 1620-1817 in Italy and, especially, France) (references)
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| Semaphore (1791, in France) (references)
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| Braille (1829, in France) (references)
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Morse Code (1836) (references)..-. ..- -. --. .. -... .-.. . |
| Dancing Men (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1903) (references)
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01000110 01110101 01101110 01100111 01101001 01100010 01101100 01100101 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)F u n g i b l e |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0046 0075 006E 0067 0069 0062 006C 0065 |
| British Sign Language (Fingerspelling, BSL; 1992, British Deaf Association Dictionary of British Sign Language) (references)
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Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)4087807375687871 |
| 1. Definition 2. Crosswords 3. Usage: Commercial 4. Usage Frequency | 5. Expressions 6. Expressions: Internet 7. Translations: Modern 8. Derivations | 9. Rhymes 10. Anagrams 11. Orthography 12. Bibliography |
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