convertible

[ kuhn-vur-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being converted.
2. having a folding top, as an automobile or pleasure boat.
3. exchangeable for something of equal value:

   debts payable only in convertible currencies.

noun

1. an automobile or a boat with a folding top.
2. a sofa, couch, or chair whose seating section can be folded out into a bed.
3. Finance. a convertible bond or security.

convertible

/ kənˈvɜːtəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being converted
2. (of a car) having a folding or removable roof
3. finance
   1. a bond or debenture that can be converted to ordinary or preference shares on a fixed date at a fixed price
   2. (of a paper currency) exchangeable on demand for precious metal to an equivalent value
   3. of a mortgage able to be converted into a longer term mortgage without financial penalty

noun

1. a car with a folding or removable roof

Derived Forms

• conˌvertiˈbility, noun
• conˈvertibly, adverb

Other Words From

• con·verti·bili·ty con·verti·ble·ness noun
• con·verti·bly adverb
• noncon·verti·bili·ty noun
• noncon·verti·ble adjective
• noncon·verti·ble·ness noun
• noncon·verti·bly adverb
• uncon·verti·bili·ty noun
• uncon·verti·ble adjective
• uncon·verti·ble·ness noun
• uncon·verti·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of convertible¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word convertibilis. See convert ¹, -ible

Example Sentences

The proposed prison sentence is "convertible" and France's AFP news agency says that Le Pen "would not necessarily go to prison".

From BBC

We drove south in my Ford Mustang convertible with the top down and parked in the beach parking lot.

From Los Angeles Times

When I pressed Diaz about any perks for the winner this time around, she mentioned riding in a convertible as grand marshal of a parade and free admission to Chamber of Commerce events.

From Los Angeles Times

The bosses wanted him to work in L.A., and enticed him with a ticket west, a rented convertible, a reservation at the Beverly Wilshire and another at the Brown Derby.

From Los Angeles Times

Pavone raised a bit of money by winning competitions at her school with mock-ups of her convertible shoe.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adaptable