The difference between Convertible and Equivalent

When used as nouns, convertible means interchangeable things or terms, whereas equivalent means anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

When used as adjectives, convertible means able to be exchanged, one for the other, especially, whereas equivalent means similar or identical in value, meaning or effect.

Equivalent is also verb with the meaning: to make equivalent to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Convertible and Equivalent

  1. Convertible as an adjective (historical, _, currency):

    Able to be converted, particularly: Able to be exchanged, one for the other, especially # Able to be exchanged for specie. # Able to be exchanged for foreign currency. # Able to be exchanged for a different class of security (usually common stock) under certain set terms. Able to undergo conversion (i.e., inversion) without falsehood. Able to be turned, especially # Able to be turned in a different direction. #* 1635, Nathanael Carpenter, Geography Delineated Forth in Two Bookes (1.4.77) #*: The Axis of the Earth is supposed to haue a convertible nature. # Able to be turned to a different purpose. # Able to be turned to a different religion or belief. Able to be turned into a different thing, especially # Able to change from a closed to an open frame and back again. # Able to be easily digested.

  1. Convertible as a noun (dated, in plural):

    Interchangeable things or terms.

  2. Convertible as a noun (vehicles):

    A convertible car: a car with a removable or foldable roof able to convert from a closed to open vehicle and back again.

  3. Convertible as a noun (finance):

    A convertible security: a stock, bond, etc. that can be turned into another (usually common stock) under certain set terms.

  4. Convertible as a noun (computing):

    A computer able to convert from laptop to tablet and back again.

  1. Equivalent as an adjective:

    Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.

  2. Equivalent as an adjective (mathematics):

    Of two sets, having a one-to-one correspondence; equinumerous.

  3. Equivalent as an adjective (mathematics):

    Relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation.

  4. Equivalent as an adjective (chemistry):

    Having the equal ability to combine.

  5. Equivalent as an adjective (cartography):

    Of a map, equal-area.

  6. Equivalent as an adjective (geometry):

    Equal in measure but not admitting of superposition; applied to magnitudes.

    Examples:

    "A square may be equivalent to a triangle."

  1. Equivalent as a noun:

    Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

  2. Equivalent as a noun (chemistry):

    An equivalent weight.

  1. Equivalent as a verb (transitive):

    To make equivalent to; to equal.

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