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Definition of Conversion
1. Noun. An event that results in a transformation.
Exact synonyms: Changeover, Transition
Generic synonyms: Shift, Transformation, Transmutation
Specialized synonyms: Glycogenesis, Isomerisation, Isomerization, Rectification
Derivative terms: Change Over, Convert, Transition
Generic synonyms: Shift, Transformation, Transmutation
Specialized synonyms: Glycogenesis, Isomerisation, Isomerization, Rectification
Derivative terms: Change Over, Convert, Transition
2. Noun. A change in the units or form of an expression:. "Conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
Generic synonyms: Calculation, Computation, Figuring, Reckoning
Specialized synonyms: Data Conversion, Digitisation, Digitization
Specialized synonyms: Data Conversion, Digitisation, Digitization
3. Noun. A successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown.
Generic synonyms: Score
Specialized synonyms: Extra Point, Point After, Point After Touchdown
Derivative terms: Convert
Specialized synonyms: Extra Point, Point After, Point After Touchdown
Derivative terms: Convert
4. Noun. A spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life.
Exact synonyms: Rebirth, Spiritual Rebirth
Generic synonyms: Redemption, Salvation
Specialized synonyms: Proselytism
Generic synonyms: Redemption, Salvation
Specialized synonyms: Proselytism
5. Noun. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis.
Category relationships: Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine, Psychopathology
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defence Mechanism, Defence Reaction, Defense, Defense Mechanism, Defense Reaction
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defence Mechanism, Defence Reaction, Defense, Defense Mechanism, Defense Reaction
6. Noun. A change of religion. "His conversion to the Catholic faith"
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Specialized synonyms: Christianisation, Christianization
Derivative terms: Convert
Specialized synonyms: Christianisation, Christianization
Derivative terms: Convert
7. Noun. Interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition.
Generic synonyms: Rhetorical Device
8. Noun. Act of exchanging one type of money or security for another.
Generic synonyms: Exchange, Interchange
Specialized synonyms: Unitisation, Unitization
Derivative terms: Convert
Specialized synonyms: Unitisation, Unitization
Derivative terms: Convert
9. Noun. The act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another.
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Afforestation, Dressing, Transmutation, Transubstantiation
Derivative terms: Convert
Specialized synonyms: Afforestation, Dressing, Transmutation, Transubstantiation
Derivative terms: Convert
Definition of Conversion
1. n. The act of turning or changing from one state or condition to another, or the state of being changed; transmutation; change.
Definition of Conversion
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Medical Definition of Conversion
1. An unconscious defense mechanism by which the anxiety that stems from intrapsychic conflict is converted and expressed in a symbolic somatic. Origin: L. Con = with, versio = turning This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)