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convertible
(kən vʉrt′ə bəl)
adjective
that can be converted
Origin: OFr < LL(Ec) convertibilis
noun
- a thing that can be converted
- ☆ an automobile with a top, as of canvas, that can be folded back or removed
- Finance a bond or preferred stock that can be converted into common stock at the holder's option
Related Forms:
- convertibility noun
- convertibly adverb
See convertible in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- That can be converted: a convertible sofa bed.
- Having a top that can be folded back or removed: a convertible automobile.
- Abbr. cvt. Lawfully exchangeable for gold or another currency: dollars convertible into yen.
- Something that can be converted.
- A convertible automobile.
- A convertible security.
Related Forms:
- con·vertˌi·bilˈi·ty noun
- con·vertˈi·bly adverb
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