adjective

convertible

convertible, adaptable

This sofa is convertible into a bed.

This sofa is convertible into a bed.

He loves driving his new convertible.

He loves driving his new convertible.

to be convertible into ((sth.)) This sofa is convertible into a bed.

Synonyms: adaptable, transformable, versatile

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'vertere' (to turn) + '-ibilis' (able). Meaning 'able to be turned or changed'.

Picture a convertible car, which can 'convert' from having a roof to being open-top. This applies to anything that can change form.

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