English Dictionary
Definition of “conversional”
Word Frequency
conversion (kənˈvɜːʃən
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Definitions
noun
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- a change or adaptation in form, character, or function
- something changed in one of these respects
- a change to another attitude or belief, as in a change of religion
- (mathematics) a change in the units or form of a number or expression ⇒
the conversion of miles to kilometres involves multiplying by 1.61
- (logic) a form of inference by which one proposition is obtained as the converse of another proposition
- (law)
- unauthorized dealing with or the assumption of rights of ownership to another's personal property
- the changing of real property into personalty or personalty into realty
- (rugby) a score made after a try by kicking the ball over the crossbar from a place kick
- (physics) a change of fertile material to fissile material in a reactor
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- an alteration to a car engine to improve its performance
- (as modifier) ⇒
a conversion kit
- material alteration to the structure or fittings of a building undergoing a change in function or legal status
- (New Zealand) the unauthorized appropriation of a motor vehicle
Derived Forms
conˈversional, conˈversionary adjectiveWord Origin
C14: from Latin conversiō a turning around; see convertSponsored Links
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