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convertible Definition

con·vert·ible (kən vʉrt′ə bəl)

adjective

that can be converted

Etymology: OFr < LL(Ec) convertibilis

noun

  1. a thing that can be converted
  2. ☆ an automobile with a top, as of canvas, that can be folded back or removed
  3. Finance a bond or preferred stock that can be converted into common stock at the holder's option

convertible Related Forms

con·vert′·ibil′·ity noun con·vert′·ibly adverb

convertible Synonyms

convertible

modif.

interchangeable, reciprocal, equivalent; see changeable 2, exchangeable.

convertible Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • drive: MULDER: ( on phone ) She wouldn't be driving a little blue convertible, would she?
  • include: Maximum of 35 % total equity ( including convertibles.. .

Adjective modifier

  • Tuscan: The Tuscan convertible is a paradox: there is a charming courtliness to this brutish Bohemian.
  • red: In the driveway is an older model red convertible with a personalized Missouri plate, BETTY.
  • new: Easy Tigra Even in December, Vauxhall ' s new push-button convertible is a lot of fun.

Preposition: into

  • share: The limited voting shares will be convertible into ordinary shares at the option of the Company at any time subject to certain conditions.
  • cash: Current assets: Cash or other assets readily convertible into cash ( e.g. stocks, debtors, short term investment ).
  • stock: Participating securities that are convertible into common stock must be included in the computation of basic earnings per share if the effect is dilutive.

Modifies a noun

  • peso: At one point, the exchange rate reached 28 pesos to the convertible peso in a number of provinces.
  • dinette: The saloon is large and contains a single and convertible double dinette plus a pilot berth.
  • debenture: The current transaction results from the second funding tranche of the previously announced convertible debentures of 5 October 2005.
  • dodge: Visit the web and convertible dodge for reformers tho he could obtain.
  • sofa: King size bed & convertible sofa, private bathroom.
  • bond: The Convertible subordinated bonds provide fixed rate debt at 7 % per annum.

Modifying Another Word

  • readily: The obligation to operate PAYE applies where the asset in its enhanced state is a readily convertible asset.
  • freely: Hong Kong remains a free port with a free flow of capital and a freely convertible Hong Kong dollar.
  • easily: Word files are easily convertible via the Rich Text Format.
  • fully: MONEY The Ugandan Shilling is a stable, fully convertible currency, fluctuating very little from day to day.
  • not: For example, ' A man runs and he disputes ' is not convertible with ' A man runs and a man disputes ' .

Used with adjective complement

make: The Argentinian peso was pegged to the dollar and was made freely convertible.