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- [kuh n-vur-tuh-buh l]
- /kənˈvɜr tə bəl/
- /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vur-tuh-buh l]
- /kənˈvɜr tə bəl/
Definitions of convertible word
- countable noun convertible A convertible is a car with a soft roof that can be folded down or removed. 3
- adjective convertible In finance, convertible investments or money can be easily exchanged for other forms of investments or money. 3
- adjective convertible capable of being converted 3
- adjective convertible (of a car) having a folding or removable roof 3
- adjective convertible a bond or debenture that can be converted to ordinary or preference shares on a fixed date at a fixed price 3
- adjective convertible (of a paper currency) exchangeable on demand for precious metal to an equivalent value 3
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Origin of convertible
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word convertibilis. See convert1, -ible
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Parts of speech for Convertible
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convertible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
convertible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convertible
adj convertible
- adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
- adjustable — If something is adjustable, it can be changed to different positions or sizes.
- modifiable — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
- switchable — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
adjective convertible
- alterable — capable of being altered.
- translatable — to turn from one language into another or from a foreign language into one's own: to translate Spanish.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- transformable — to change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
noun convertible
- four-wheeler — a four-wheel vehicle, especially a hackney carriage.
- limousine — any large, luxurious automobile, especially one driven by a chauffeur.
- automobile — An automobile is a car.
- sport car — a small, high-powered automobile with long, low lines, usually seating two persons.
- over-the-counter — unlisted on or not part of an organized securities exchange: over-the-counter stocks; the over-the-counter market. Abbreviation: OTC.
Top questions with convertible
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