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convertible

/kənˈvəːtɪbəl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of automobile with a removable roof or top that can be folded back, allowing the passengers to experience open air.

    - "The convertible is a popular choice for sunny days."
    - "My father used to own a red convertible when he was young."

Antonyms

inconvertible
Synonyms

cabrio , cabriolet , drophead , landau , roadster , equivalent , interchangeable , swappable , synonymous
Rhymes
Words rhyming with convertible
merciful , delible , perceptible , infirable
Variants
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convertibilities , convertibility , convertible , convertibleness , convertiblenesses , convertibly , convertibles
Etymology
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The word 'convertible' comes from the Latin word 'convertibilis', meaning 'capable of being converted'. This term was first used in the late 19th century to describe automobiles with removable roofs.


Trivia
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  1. The first convertible automobile was produced in 1886 by the French manufacturer Panhard et Levassor.

  2. Convertibles are often more expensive than non-convertible cars due to the additional engineering required to make the roof removable.


Related Concepts
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  1. Automobile: Convertibles are a type of automobile, which is a self-propelled vehicle designed for transportation on public roads.

  2. Convertible top: A convertible top is a type of roof that can be removed or folded back on a convertible automobile.


Culture
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Convertibles have been a symbol of freedom and luxury since their introduction. They have been featured in various forms of media, including movies, music, and literature. For example, in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's yellow convertible as 'an object of interest'.

How to Memorize "convertible"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a car with a removable roof. You can see the passengers enjoying the sun and feeling the wind in their hair.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'convertible' with the feeling of freedom and the sun on your face.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Can I Remove It, Open Top, Enjoyable Vehicle?' to remember the definition of a convertible.


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