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Meaning of 'reversible' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Reversible [ a.]
- Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.
- Hence, having a pattern or finished surface on both sides, so that either may be used; -- said of fabrics.

Meaning of 'reversible' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . reversible [ a]
Meaning (1):
- capable of being reversed or used with either side out
Example in sentence:
  • a reversible jacket
Meaning (2):
- capable of reversing or being reversed
Example in sentence:
  • reversible hypertension
3 . reversible [ s]
Meaning (3):
- capable of assuming or producing either of two states
Example in sentence:
  • a reversible cell;
  • a reversible chemical reaction
Meaning (4):
- capable of being reversed
Example in sentence:
  • a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated

Nearby Words:

revaccinate revalescence revalescent revaluation revamp reve reveal revealability revealable revealed

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