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

2. Noun. A change in the units or form of an expression:. "Conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"

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

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

5. Noun. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis.

6. Noun. A change of religion. "His conversion to the Catholic faith"
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
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

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

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

1. [n -S]

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Conversion

conversational partner
conversations
conversation piece
conversation stopper
conversazione
conversaziones
conversazioni
converse
conversed
conversely
converser
conversers
converses
conversing
conversion (current term)
conversion (current term)
conversional
conversions
conversion disorder
conversion disorder
conversion electron
conversion factor
conversion hysteria
conversion hysteria
conversion hysteria neurosis
conversion neurosis
conversion reaction
conversion reaction
conversive heat
Converso

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