: a reversible cloth or article of clothing
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Adjective
Fortunately, the damage is reversible.
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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
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
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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
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“Reversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversible. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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reversible
1 of 2 adjective
re·vers·ible
ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl 
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
reversible
2 of 2 noun
: a reversible cloth or garment
Medical Definition
reversible
adjective
re·vers·ible
ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl
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
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