adj
Uncommon
convertible
kuhn-VUR-tihbl
Convertible (adj) means Able to be changed or exchanged for something else. Example: “The bond is convertible into company shares.”
adj
1
Able to be changed or exchanged for something else.
"The bond is convertible into company shares."
"These currencies are freely convertible on the open market."
noun
1
A car with a roof that can be folded down or removed.
"They drove along the coast in a red convertible."
How to use convertible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "able to be turned into something else" or, most commonly, a car with a roof that opens.
Common pairings
convertible bond
drive a convertible
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Word forms
- Plural
- convertibles
- Comparative
- more convertible
- Superlative
- most convertible
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Etymology
Came into English from Old French convertible, which developed from Late Latin convertibilis ("interchangeable"), itself from Latin convertere ("to turn back, to turn over, to turn around, to turn upside down"), formed from con- ("with, together") and vertere ("to turn") plus -ibilis ("-ible: able to"). It is equivalent to convert + -ible.
Synonyms
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exchangeable
adaptable
changeable
transformable
cabriolet
translatable
transmutable
equivalent
interchangeable
synonymous
swappable
Antonyms
inconvertible
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Rhymes for convertible
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What does “convertible” mean?
The word “convertible” means able to be changed or exchanged for something else. In plain terms, either "able to be turned into something else" or, most commonly, a car with a roof that opens.
How do you pronounce “convertible”?
“Convertible” is pronounced kuhn-VUR-tihbl (/kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “convertible” in a sentence?
Here is “convertible” used in a sentence: “The bond is convertible into company shares.”
What is another word for “convertible”?
Words with a similar meaning to “convertible” include equivalent, interchangeable, synonymous and swappable.
What is the opposite of “convertible”?
The opposite of “convertible” — its antonyms — is inconvertible.
What part of speech is “convertible”?
Depending on how it is used, “convertible” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “convertible” a common word?
“Convertible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “convertible” have?
“Convertible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to be changed or exchanged for something else.
What is the difference between a "convertible" and a coupe?
A convertible is a car with a roof that can be folded down or removed, giving an open-air driving experience. A coupe is a fixed-roof car, typically with two doors, and does not offer this open-top feature.
What does "convertible" mean when applied to money or bonds?
Applied outside cars, "convertible" uses the adjective sense of being able to be changed or exchanged for something else, such as a convertible currency that can be freely exchanged for another, or a convertible bond that can be exchanged for company shares.
Is "convertible" always a noun referring to a car?
No, "convertible" is a noun only when referring specifically to the type of car with a folding or removable roof. As an adjective it describes anything able to be changed or exchanged for something else, such as convertible currency or convertible furniture.
