Interkonversio

Interkonversio, meaning interconversion, is a term used across multiple disciplines to denote the reversible transformation between two states, forms, or representations within a system. The concept emphasizes reversibility and the possibility of returning to the original state, often while preserving certain properties or information.

In chemistry and related sciences, interconversion refers to reversible transformations between chemical species, such as isomers or conformers, typically governed by equilibria and dynamic conditions. In physics and systems theory, it describes reversible mappings within models where state variables can be transformed and recovered under ideal conditions.

In linguistics, information technology, and data science, interconversion describes the process of converting between representations or formats. Examples include transliteration or translation between linguistic forms, and format interconversions such as converting data from XML to JSON and back, or between encoding schemes. The term is used to discuss the ability to switch representations without irreversibly losing information.

Interkonversio is distinct from irreversible transformations, where the original state cannot be fully restored. While the specifics vary by domain, the central idea remains: a reversible, bidirectional transformation that preserves or recoverably transforms essential information or structure. The term appears in technical literature and is sometimes used in translated or multilingual contexts. See also conversion, isomerization, transliteration, and data format conversion.