HyperDic: convertible

English > 6 senses of the word convertible:
ADJECTIVEallconvertible, exchangeablecapable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value
allconvertibledesigned to be changed from one use or form to another
allconvertible, transformable, translatable, transmutablecapable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy
NOUNartifactconvertiblea car that has top that can be folded or removed
possessionconvertible, convertible securitya corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock)
artifactconvertible, sofa beda sofa that can be converted into a bed
convertible > pronunciation
Soundskahnver'tahbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > convertible: 6 senses > adjective 1
Meaningcapable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value.
Example"convertible securities"
Synonymexchangeable
Attribute ofconvertibilityThe quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction)
Narrowercashable, redeemableable to be converted into ready money or the equivalent
Oppositeinconvertible, unconvertible, unexchangeableUsed especially of currencies
Spanishcambiable, convertible, intercambiable
Catalancanviable, convertible
Nounsconvertibilitythe quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction)
Verbsconvertexchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
English > convertible: 6 senses > adjective 2
Meaningdesigned to be changed from one use or form to another.
Examples
  • "a convertible sofa"
  • "a convertible coupe"
Broaderadaptablecapable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
Spanishconvertible
Catalanconvertible
Verbsconvertchange the nature, purpose, or function of something
English > convertible: 6 senses > adjective 3
Meaningcapable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy.
Synonymstransformable, translatable, transmutable
Broadercommutablesubject to alteration or change
Spanishconvertible, transformable, transmutable, trasmutable
Catalanconvertible, transformable, transmutable
Verbsconvertchange in nature, purpose, or function
English > convertible: 6 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA car that has top that can be folded or removed.
Broadercar, auto, automobile, machine, motorcarA motor vehicle with four wheels
Spanishcabriolé, convertible, descapotable
Catalanconvertible, descapotable
English > convertible: 6 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningA corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock).
Synonymconvertible security
Broadersecurity, certificateA formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment
Spanishtítulo convertible
Catalantítol convertible
English > convertible: 6 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA sofa that can be converted into a bed.
Synonymsofa bed
NarrowerdavenportA large sofa usually convertible into a bed
studio couch, day bedconvertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed
Broadersofa, couch, loungeAn upholstered seat for more than one person
Spanishsofá cama
Catalansofà llit, sofà-llit

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