convertible

 
Pronunciation: /kənˈvəːtɪb(ə)l/

adjective

  • able to be changed in form, function, or character: a convertible sofa nationalism is too easily convertible into bitterness and selfishness
  • (of currency) able to be converted into other forms, especially into gold or US dollars: a formal commitment by the East European countries to convertible currencies currencies were officially convertible into gold via the dollar
  • (of a bond or stock) able to be converted into ordinary or preference shares: a sale of shares and convertible bonds the bonds are convertible into ordinary shares
  • (of a car) having a folding or detachable roof: his white convertible Mercedes
  • Logic (of terms) synonymous.

noun

  • 1a car with a folding or detachable roof: Brendan picked her up in his cherry-red convertible
  • 2 (usually convertibles) a convertible security: an investment in convertibles can bring a higher return than an investment in equities

Derivatives

convertibility

Pronunciation: /-ˈbɪlɪti/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'interchangeable'): from Old French, from Latin convertibilis, from convertere 'turn about' (see convert)

Spelling help

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