Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

CONVERSION Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word conversion. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word conversion. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
convertconvertedconverting

Best Alternative Words for CONVERSION

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
adaptation
nounn
noun

• a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

• the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

• (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)

adjustment
nounn
noun

• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

• the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

• the act of adjusting something to match a standard

• the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

• an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

alteration
nounn
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

• the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

change
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

metamorphosis
nounn
noun

• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

• a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

• a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

modification
nounn
noun

• the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

• slightly modified copy; not an exact copy

• the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

reformation
nounn
noun

• a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches

• improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs

• rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

renovation
nounn
noun

• the act of improving by renewing and restoring

• the state of being restored to its former good condition

revolution
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

• the overthrow of a government by those who are governed

• a single complete turn (axial or orbital)

shift
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event in which something is displaced without rotation

• a qualitative change

• the time period during which you are at work

• the act of changing one thing or position for another

• the act of moving from one place to another

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• a crew of workers who work for a specific period of time

• the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters

• a woman's sleeveless undergarment

• a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist

verb

• make a shift in or exchange of

• change place or direction

• move around

• move very slightly

• move from one setting or context to another

• change in quality

• move and exchange for another

• move sideways or in an unsteady way

• move abruptly

• use a shift key on a keyboard

• change phonetically as part of a systematic historical change

• change gears

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

switch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure

• railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock

• a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment

• a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other

• the act of changing one thing or position for another

verb

• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

• exchange or give (something) in exchange for

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• make a shift in or exchange of

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• flog with or as if with a flexible rod

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

transfiguration
nounn
noun

• a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

• (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus

• the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify

• (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus

transformation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a qualitative change

• (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system

• a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure

• (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA

• the act of changing in form or shape or appearance

translation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

• a uniform movement without rotation

• the act of changing in form or shape or appearance

• (mathematics) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another position but the direction of each axis remains the same

• (genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm

• rewording something in less technical terminology

• the act of uniform movement

transmutation
nounn
noun

• an act that changes the form or character or substance of something

• a qualitative change

• (physics) the change of one chemical element into another (as by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment)

turnaround
nounn
noun

• time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip

• a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around

• act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip

• turning in the opposite direction

variance
nounn
noun

• an event that departs from expectations

• discord that splits a group

• the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value

• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• the quality of being subject to variation

• an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)

• an activity that varies from a norm or standard

variation
nounn
noun

• an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

• an activity that varies from a norm or standard

• a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished

• something a little different from others of the same type

• an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard

• the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north

• the process of varying or being varied

• (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)

• (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

• (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure

• the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard

changeover
nounn
noun

• an event that results in a transformation

rebirth
verb, nounv, n
noun

• after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body

• a second or new birth

• the revival of learning and culture

• a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life

Best Hypernyms For CONVERSION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for conversion, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
change alteration calculation computation defence defense exchange figuring interchange modification reckoning redemption salvation score shift transformation transmutation
Phrases (5)
defence mechanismdefence reactiondefense mechanismdefense reactionrhetorical device

Alternatives for ADAPTATION

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen