Definitions for: Convertible


[n] a car that has top that can be folded or removed
[n] a sofa that can be converted into a bed
[n] a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock)
[adj] capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy; "is lead really transmutable into gold?"; "ideas translatable into reality"
[adj] capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value; "convertible securities"
[adj] designed to be changed from one use or form to another; "a convertible sofa"; "a convertible coupe"



Webster (1913) Definition: Con*vert"i*ble, a. [L. convertibilis: cf. F.
convertible.]
1. Capable of being converted; susceptible of change;
transmutable; transformable.

Minerals are not convertible into another species,
though of the same genus. --Harvey.

2. Capable of being exchanged or interchanged; reciprocal;
interchangeable.

So long as we are in the regions of nature,
miraculous and improbable, miraculous and
incredible, may be allowed to remain convertible
terms. --Trench.

Synonyms: adaptable, cashable, commutable, convertible security, exchangeable, redeemable, sofa bed, transformable, translatable, transmutable

Antonyms: inconvertible, unconvertible, unexchangeable

See Also: auto, automobile, car, certificate, couch, davenport, day bed, lounge, machine, motorcar, security, sofa, studio couch

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