converted

Converted is the past participle of convert and an adjective used to describe something that has been changed from one form, function, or belief to another. It appears in many contexts to indicate that a change has been completed.

Etymology: The term derives from Latin convertere, meaning “to turn around,” and entered English through Old French and Middle English forms such as convertir and converten. The sense of turning from one state to another underpins its broad usage.

Uses and senses: In religion, a converted person has adopted a different faith or beliefs, often after a process of change known as conversion. In architecture and property, a building or space may be described as converted when it has been repurposed for a new use, such as a converted barn or a converted church. In computing and data handling, conversion refers to changing data or formats; a file that has been transformed from one format to another is described as converted. Currency conversion involves exchanging one currency for another at an agreed rate, with amounts sometimes shown as converted values. In sports, a successful kick after a score is often called a conversion, and a converted attempt means the kick was successful.

See also: Conversion. The term is widely used across disciplines to denote a completed change of state, form, or use, and it commonly appears in compound phrases such as converted file, converted data, or converted energy.