reversible

1 of 2

adjective

re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce reversible (audio)
Synonyms of reversiblenext
: capable of being reversed or of reversing: such as
a
: capable of going through a series of actions (such as changes) either backward or forward
a reversible chemical reaction
b
: having two finished usable sides
reversible fabric
c
: wearable with either side out
a reversible coat
reversibility
ri-ˌvər-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce reversible (audio)
noun
reversibly
ri-ˈvər-sə-blē How to pronounce reversible (audio)
adverb

reversible

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noun

: a reversible cloth or article of clothing

Examples of reversible in a Sentence

Adjective Fortunately, the damage is reversible.
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Adjective
To be reversible error, the Tax Court’s denial of investor status for the supply points would have to be based on clearly erroneous findings of fact, an error of law, or both. — Ryan Finley, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 In its press release, CMS cited the Mayo Clinic study that says puberty blockers are reversible, pointing to how the study also says potential long-term effects are limited growth spurts, bone growth, bone density and fertility. — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
This means the cute reversible one your neighbor sewed for you is approved. — Joy Pieper, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2020 Soft and fluffy, the reversible down alternative comforter is made of 100 percent polyester and stuffed with microfiber filling. — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for reversible

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reversible was in 1648

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reversible

1 of 2 adjective
re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce reversible (audio)
1
: capable of being reversed or of reversing
a reversible chemical reaction
2
a
: having two finished usable sides
reversible fabrics
b
: wearable with either side out
a reversible coat
reversibility
-ˌvər-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce reversible (audio)
noun
reversibly
-ˈvər-sə-blē How to pronounce reversible (audio)
adverb

reversible

2 of 2 noun
: a reversible cloth or garment

Medical Definition

reversible

adjective
re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce reversible (audio)
1
: capable of going through a series of actions (as changes) either backward or forward
the chemical reaction was not reversible
2
: capable of being corrected or undone : not permanent or irrevocable
reversible hypertension
a reversible vasectomy
reversibility
-ˌvər-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce reversible (audio)
noun
plural reversibilities
reversibly
-ˈvər-sə-blē How to pronounce reversible (audio)
adverb

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