ADJECTIVE | all | convertible, exchangeable | capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value |
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all | convertible | designed to be changed from one use or form to another | |
all | convertible, transformable, translatable, transmutable | capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy | |
NOUN | artifact | convertible | a car that has top that can be folded or removed |
possession | convertible, convertible security | a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock) | |
artifact | convertible, sofa bed | a sofa that can be converted into a bed |
Sounds | kahnver'tahbahl | |
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Rhymes | abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl... |
Meaning | capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value. | |
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Example | "convertible securities" | |
Synonym | exchangeable | |
Attribute of | convertibility | The quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction) |
Narrower | cashable, redeemable | able to be converted into ready money or the equivalent |
Opposite | inconvertible, unconvertible, unexchangeable | Used especially of currencies |
Spanish | cambiable, convertible, intercambiable | |
Catalan | canviable, convertible | |
Nouns | convertibility | the quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction) |
Verbs | convert | exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category |
Meaning | designed to be changed from one use or form to another. | |
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Broader | adaptable | capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use |
Spanish | convertible | |
Catalan | convertible | |
Verbs | convert | change the nature, purpose, or function of something |
Meaning | capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy. | |
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Synonyms | transformable, translatable, transmutable | |
Broader | commutable | subject to alteration or change |
Spanish | convertible, transformable, transmutable, trasmutable | |
Catalan | convertible, transformable, transmutable | |
Verbs | convert | change in nature, purpose, or function |
Meaning | A car that has top that can be folded or removed. | |
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Broader | car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar | A motor vehicle with four wheels |
Spanish | cabriolé, convertible, descapotable | |
Catalan | convertible, descapotable |
Meaning | A corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock). | |
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Synonym | convertible security | |
Broader | security, certificate | A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment |
Spanish | título convertible | |
Catalan | títol convertible |
Meaning | A sofa that can be converted into a bed. | |
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Synonym | sofa bed | |
Narrower | davenport | A large sofa usually convertible into a bed |
studio couch, day bed | convertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed | |
Broader | sofa, couch, lounge | An upholstered seat for more than one person |
Spanish | sofá cama | |
Catalan | sofà llit, sofà-llit |
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