convertible

(kən vʉrtə bəl)

adjective

that can be converted

Origin: 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

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See convertible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. That can be converted: a convertible sofa bed.
  2. Having a top that can be folded back or removed: a convertible automobile.
  3. Abbr. cvt. Lawfully exchangeable for gold or another currency: dollars convertible into yen.
noun
  1. Something that can be converted.
  2. A convertible automobile.
  3. A convertible security.

Related Forms:

  • con·vertˌi·bilˈi·ty noun
  • con·vertˈi·bly adverb

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