— convertibility, convertibleness , n. — convertibly , adv.
/keuhn verr"teuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. capable of being converted.
2. having a folding top, as an automobile or pleasure boat.
3. exchangeable for something of equal value: debts payable only in convertible currencies.
n.
4. an automobile or a boat with a folding top.
5. a sofa, couch, or chair whose seating section can be folded out into a bed.
6. Finance. a convertible bond or security.
[ 1350-1400; ME convertibilis. See CONVERT, -IBLE ]