converted
Americanadjective
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noting a specified type of person who has been converted from the religion, beliefs, or attitudes characteristic of that type.
a converted Christian; a converted thief.
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noting anything, formerly of the type specified, that has been converted to something else.
His yacht is a converted destroyer escort.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-converted adjective
- unconverted adjective
Etymology
Origin of converted
Example Sentences
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You can convert any amount; keep in mind that the converted sum is generally treated as taxable income.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019, during a time when he was being heavily bankrolled by esoteric Catholic billionaire Peter Thiel.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
However, using sensors to measure the electrical activity transmitted from her brain, her motor signals could be converted into an digital avatar.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
These ions were then converted into metallic silver, making the network visible under a microscope.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
After Anna Mathea converted her parents, the family felt called by God to come to America and meet the prophet Joseph.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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