convertingn.
/kənˈvəːtɪŋ/ The action of convert v.; conversion.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > possession > possessions > [noun] > change of one kind of property to another
conversion1607
converting1633
specification1651
society > faith > worship > preaching > conversion > [noun]
conversationa1382
conversiona1400
convincementa1617
converting1633
discipling1653
convertism1716
conversionism1885
Passover1889
the world > time > change > change to something else, transformation > [noun]
overchangingc1384
transmutation1398
permutationa1425
transforming1435
resolutiona1450
translating1503
resolvinga1513
conversion1549
transposing1550
conversationa1570
transmuting1579
projection?1583
transmigration1618
version1626
transversion1656
transmogrification1661
converting1711
metamorphosing1730
metastasis1818
turn-over1825
interconversion1865
transnaturation1873
transmorphism1888
segue1945
1633 T. Stafford Pacata Hibernia (1821) iv. 279 The converting of Irish moneys into sterling.
1711 J. Addison Spectator No. 21. ¶2 Several Brevets having been granted for the converting of Subalterns into Scarf-Officers.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1893; most recently modified version published online December 2019).
convertingadj.
1. That converts (transitive): see the verb.
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society > faith > worship > preaching > conversion > [adjective] > that converts
converting1585
society > faith > worship > preaching > conversion > moral conversion > [adjective] > causing moral conversion
converting1585
verticordious1702
society > occupation and work > industry > working with specific materials > working with metal > [adjective] > converting iron to steel
converting1875
1585 Abp. E. Sandys Serm. xi. 177 A conuerting commaundement.
1644 J. Milton Doctr. Divorce (ed. 2) 38 A wholsom and perhaps a converting parable to many an Israelite.
1875 R. Hunt & F. W. Rudler Ure's Dict. Arts (ed. 7) III. 903 The form of converting vessel which has been found most convenient.
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society > faith > worship > preaching > conversion > moral conversion > [adjective] > undergoing moral conversion
converting1646
1646 P. Bulkley Gospel-covenant iv. 310 The converting sinner.
1675 R. Burthogge Cavsa Dei 89 The..Divine Arms are ever open to the Penitent and Converting.
1846 H. E. Manning Serm. (ed. 2) II. ii. 32 The zeal, fervour, activity, which converted or converting men exhibit.
Derivatives
conˈvertingness n.
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1671 J. Eachard Some Observ. Answer to Grounds Contempt of Clergy 141 Confident..of the..convertingness..of their method.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1893; most recently modified version published online June 2019).
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