n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' v ə r-zh ə n, -sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin conversion-, conversio, from convertere
Date: 14th century
1 : the act of converting : the process of being converted
2 : an experience associated with the definite and decisive adoption of a religion
3 a : the operation of finding a converse in logic or mathematics b : reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of fractions
4 : a successful attempt for a point or points especially after a touchdown or for a first down <a 2-point conversion > <a third-down conversion >
5 : something converted from one use to another
6 : GENE CONVERSION
– con · ver · sion · al \ - ' v ə rzh-n ə l; - ' v ə r-zh ə -, - ' v ə r-shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective