The difference between Convertible and Synonymous

When used as adjectives, convertible means able to be exchanged, one for the other, especially, whereas synonymous means having an identical meaning.


Convertible is also noun with the meaning: interchangeable things or terms.

check bellow for the other definitions of Convertible and Synonymous

  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. Synonymous as an adjective (construed with '''with''', narrower sense):

    having an identical meaning

  2. Synonymous as an adjective (construed with '''with''', broader sense):

    having a similar meaning

  3. Synonymous as an adjective (construed with '''with'''):

    of, or being a synonym

  4. Synonymous as an adjective (genetics, of a [[SNP]]):

    Such that both its forms yield the same sequenced protein.