convertible
Americanadjective
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capable of being converted.
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having a folding top, as an automobile or pleasure boat.
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exchangeable for something of equal value.
debts payable only in convertible currencies.
noun
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an automobile or a boat with a folding top.
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a sofa, couch, or chair whose seating section can be folded out into a bed.
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Finance. a convertible bond or security.
adjective
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capable of being converted
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(of a car) having a folding or removable roof
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finance
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a bond or debenture that can be converted to ordinary or preference shares on a fixed date at a fixed price
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(of a paper currency) exchangeable on demand for precious metal to an equivalent value
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able to be converted into a longer term mortgage without financial penalty
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noun
Other Word Forms
- convertibility noun
- convertibleness noun
- convertibly adverb
- nonconvertibility noun
- nonconvertible adjective
- nonconvertibleness noun
- nonconvertibly adverb
- unconvertibility noun
- unconvertible adjective
- unconvertibleness noun
- unconvertibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of convertible
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word convertibilis. See convert 1, -ible
Example Sentences
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Together they brought the trophies to the dugout from center field while riding in the back of a blue convertible driven by Ferrell as part of an elaborate video skit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Laura is next seen in the backseat of a red convertible with her boyfriend and another couple, headed on a trip, looking no less uncomfortable.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Elliott will buy $1 billion in convertible senior notes with an initial conversion price of $22.72 a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The company borrowed against its rising stock, often with convertible debt, but still needs to make dividend payments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Mrs. Klauson bought a slippery teal convertible even though it was fall in Montana.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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