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Main Entry: con·ver·sion
Pronunciation: k&n-'v&r-zh&n, -sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin conversion-, conversio, from convertere
1 : the act of converting : the process of being converted
2 : an experience associated with the definite and decisive adoption of a religion
3 a : the operation of finding a converse in logic or mathematics b : reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of fractions
4 : a successful attempt for a point or points especially after a touchdown or for a first down <a 2-point conversion> <a third-down conversion>
5 : something converted from one use to another
6 : GENE CONVERSION
- con·ver·sion·al /-'v&rzh-n&l; -'v&r-zh&-, -'v&r-shn&l, -sh&-n^&l/ adjective