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convertible

/kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/noun, adjective4 syllables

Convertible means: capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy.

Synonyms for convertible17

noun, as in a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock)

convertible security

noun, as in a sofa that can be converted into a bed

sofa bed

adjective, as in capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy

transformable, translatable, transmutable, commutable

adjective, as in capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value

exchangeable, cashable, redeemable

adjective, as in designed to be changed from one use or form to another

adaptable

also used for convertible

cabriolet, cabrio, drophead, landau, roadster, drop, drop top

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Opposites of convertible

inconvertible

What does convertible mean?6

adjective

1

capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy“is lead really transmutable into gold?”

2

capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value“convertible securities”

3

designed to be changed from one use or form to another“a convertible sofa”

noun

1

a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock)

2

a sofa that can be converted into a bed

3

a car that has top that can be folded or removed

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Convertible in a sentence

  • I'd like to drive across the USA in a convertible car.unknown
  • I'd like to drive across the USA in a convertible.CK
  • Mennad gave his son a brand new convertible Mercedes.OsoHombre
  • Ziri drove his Mercedes convertible to the park to go hiking.Amastan
  • It was hot that night and Felix had his convertible top down.Amastan
  • My new Alfa Romeo convertible is light red.CN
  • He was driving a new red convertible.Hybrid
  • There's a convertible parked in the drive.CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of convertible

as a noun

plural
convertibles