Interconvertible: meaning, definitions and examples

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interconvertible

 

[ ˌɪntərkənˈvɜːtəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in mathematics

Capable of being converted into each other; reciprocal.

Synonyms

convertible, interchangeable, reciprocal

Examples of usage

  • The two sets are interconvertible.
  • These two values are interconvertible.
Context #2 | Adjective

in technology

Capable of being easily transformed or switched between different forms or formats.

Synonyms

convertible, switchable, transformable

Examples of usage

  • The data is interconvertible between the two systems.
  • These files are interconvertible.

Translations

Translations of the word "interconvertible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interconvertível

🇮🇳 परस्पर परिवर्तनशील

🇩🇪 austauschbar

🇮🇩 saling tukar

🇺🇦 взаємозамінний

🇵🇱 wymienny

🇯🇵 相互変換可能な

🇫🇷 interconvertible

🇪🇸 interconvertible

🇹🇷 birbirine dönüştürülebilir

🇰🇷 상호 변환 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتحويل المتبادل

🇨🇿 vzájemně zaměnitelný

🇸🇰 vzájomne zamieňateľný

🇨🇳 可互换的

🇸🇮 medsebojno pretvorljiv

🇮🇸 innbyrðis umbreytanlegt

🇰🇿 өзара айырбасталатын

🇬🇪 ერთმანეთთან გადმოცემადი

🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı çevrilə bilən

🇲🇽 interconvertible

Etymology

The word 'interconvertible' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among', and the word 'convertible' meaning 'capable of being changed or transformed'. The term is commonly used in mathematics and technology to describe the ability of entities to be converted or transformed into each other. The concept of interconvertibility plays a significant role in various scientific fields where the reciprocal or interchangeable nature of elements is essential for analysis and manipulation.

See also: conversion, convert, converted, converter, convertible, convertibly, converting.