I. kənˈvər]d.əbəl, -və̄], -vəi], ]təb- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin convertibilis, from Latin, changeable, from convertere to turn round, transform + -ibilis -ible — more at convert
: capable of being converted: as
a. : interchangeable in meaning
synonymous and equivalent are convertible terms
b. : capable of being changed in form, properties, type, or use : capable of being adapted to more than one use
heat convertible into electricity
an afternoon dress convertible for evening wear
as
(1) : capable of being worn in more than one way
a convertible collar worn open or closed
(2) of an automobile : having a top that may be folded back, lowered, or removed
a convertible coupe
a convertible sedan
c. logic : capable of being transposed by conversion
d. : capable of being converted to a belief, opinion, or principle
a man not easily convertible to strange manners and morals
e.
(1) : capable of being exchanged for a specified equivalent (as property, value, or obligation of another kind)
preferred stock convertible at an agreed ratio into common
(2) of currency : capable of being exchanged without restriction for currency of another kind
francs convertible into dollars
• con·vert·ible·ness noun -es
II. noun
( -s )
: something that is convertible: as
a. : a convertible term in a logical proposition
b. : a convertible automobile — compare hardtop convertible