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   convertible

   /kənˈvəːtɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. able to be changed in form, function, or character: "a convertible sofa"
   • ▪ (of currency) able to be converted into other forms, especially into gold or US dollars: "a formal commitment by the East European countries to convertible currencies"
   • ▪ (of a bond or stock) able to be converted into ordinary or preference shares: "a sale of shares and convertible bonds"
   • ▪ (of a car) having a folding or detachable roof: "his white convertible Mercedes"
   • ▪ (of terms) synonymous.

   noun

   • 1. a car with a folding or detachable roof: "Brendan picked her up in his cherry-red convertible"
   • 2. a convertible security: "an investment in convertibles can bring a higher return than an investment in equities"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘interchangeable’): from Old French, from Latin convertibilis, from convertere ‘turn about’ (see convert).

   Derivatives

   • 1. convertibility noun

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   What do you mean by 'convertible'?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CONVERTIBLE definition: 1. able to be arranged in a different way and used for a different purpose: 2. used to refer to a…. Learn more.

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   What is a convertible item?

   • Something that is convertible can be changed or transformed from one thing to another. Money, for instance, is convertible because it can be changed from one currency to another — for example, from dollars to euros. A sofa bed is convertible because it can be transformed from a sofa into a bed.

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   What is a convertible car called?

   • Terminology[edit] Other terms for convertibles include cabriolet, cabrio, drop top, drophead coupé, open two-seater, open top, rag top, soft top, spider, and spyder, although companies use many of these terms interchangeably. Thus, nomenclatural consistency is rare.

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   What is a convertible roof?

   • The majority of convertible roofs are of a folding construction framework with the actual top made from cloth or other fabric. Other types of convertible roofs include retractable hardtops(often constructed from metal or plastic) and detachable hardtops(where a metal or plastic roof is manually removed and often stored in the trunk).

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   The meaning of CONVERTIBLE is capable of being converted. How to use convertible in a sentence.

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   A convertible or cabriolet (/ ˌ k æ b r i oʊ ˈ l eɪ /) is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary across eras and manufacturers.

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   a bond or debenture that can be converted to ordinary or preference shares on a fixed date at a fixed price. (of a paper currency) exchangeable on demand for precious metal to an equivalent value. of a mortgage able to be converted into a longer term mortgage without financial penalty.

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   convertible. ( kənˈvɜːtəbəl) adj. 1. capable of being converted. 2. (Automotive Engineering) (of a car) having a folding or removable roof. 3. (Banking & Finance) finance. a. a bond or debenture that can be converted to ordinary or preference shares on a fixed date at a fixed price.

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   Something that is convertible can be changed or transformed from one thing to another. Money, for instance, is convertible because it can be changed from one currency to another — for example, from dollars to euros. A sofa bed is convertible because it can be transformed from a sofa into a bed.