conversion
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (9)
- an event that results in a transformationSynonyms: transitionchangeover
- a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
- a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
- a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new lifeSynonyms: rebirthspiritual rebirth
- (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis
- a change of religion“his conversion to the Catholic faith”
- interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition
- act of exchanging one type of money or security for another
- the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
1.The act of turning or changing from one state or condition to another, or the state of being changed; transmutation; change. [1913 Webster]
Artificial conversion of water into ice.— Bacon.[1913 Webster]
The conversion of the aliment into fat.— Arbuthnot.[1913 Webster]
2.The act of changing one's views or course, as in passing from one side, party, or from of religion to another; also, the state of being so changed. "Conversion to Christianity." --Prescott. [1913 Webster]
3.(Law) An appropriation of, and dealing with the property of another as if it were one's own, without right; as, the conversion of a horse. [1913 Webster]
Or bring my action of conversion And trover for my goods.— Hudibras.[1913 Webster]
4.(Logic) The act of interchanging the terms of a proposition, as by putting the subject in the place of the predicate, or the contrary. [1913 Webster]
5.(Math.) A change or reduction of the form or value of a proposition; as, the conversion of equations; the conversion of proportions. [1913 Webster]
6.(Mil.) (a) A change of front, as a body of troops attacked in the flank. (b) A change of character or use, as of smoothbore guns into rifles. [1913 Webster]
7.(Theol.) A spiritual and moral change attending a change of belief with conviction; a change of heart; a change from the service of the world to the service of God; a change of the ruling disposition of the soul, involving a transformation of the outward life. [1913 Webster]
He oft Frequented their assemblies, . . . and to them preached Conversion and repentance, as to souls In prison under judgments imminent.— Milton.[1913 Webster]