Convert

kon-vert′, v.t. to change or turn from one thing, condition, or religion to another: to change from an irreligious to a holy life: to alter one thing into another: to apply to a particular purpose.— n. Con′vert , one converted: one who has become religious, or who has changed his religion.— adj. Con′verse , reversed in order or relation.— n. that which is the opposite of another: a proposition converted or turned about—i.e. one in which the subject and predicate have changed places.— adv. Con′versely .— ns. Conver′sion , change from one thing, state, or religion to another: ( theol. ) the conscious change of heart impelling the repentant sinner to a new life: appropriation to a special purpose: ( logic ) act of interchanging the terms of a proposition; Con′vertend , the proposition to be converted; Convert′er , one who converts: a ve el in which materials are changed from one condition to another; Convertibil′ity , Convert′iblene .— adjs. Convert′ible , Conver′sive ( obs. ), that may be converted: equivalent.— adv. Convert′ibly .— n. Con′vertite , a convert, a reformed woman. [L. convertĕre , conversum — con , and vertĕre , to turn.]