converted

American  

[kuhn-vur-tid] / kənˈvɜr tɪd /

adjective

1. noting a specified type of person who has been converted from the religion, beliefs, or attitudes characteristic of that type.

   a converted Christian; a converted thief.

2. noting anything, formerly of the type specified, that has been converted to something else.

   His yacht is a converted destroyer escort.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-converted adjective
• unconverted adjective

Etymology

Origin of converted

First recorded in 1585–95; convert ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Unable to use legitimate exchanges, Daniel testified he converted some by trading it for gold with a downtown L.A. jeweler.

From Los Angeles Times

The Trojans finished with 27 turnovers, which South Carolina converted into 29 points.

From Los Angeles Times

We assume the tax is paid with non-IRA dollars, instead of from money being converted.

From The Wall Street Journal

In contrast, Roth IRAs have no required minimum distributions, and gains on converted assets can be taken out tax-free after a five-year holding period.

From Barron's

It also said there should be a focused effort to preserve liquid petroleum gas for cooking and other essential uses, by switching bio-fuel converted vehicles onto gas and introducing other measures to reduce its use.

From BBC

Related Words

• transformed