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reversal

re·ver·sal

UK/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/ US/riˈvɜrsʌl/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

a change from one state to the opposite state

  • “there was a reversal of autonomic function”
2.

an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

3.

turning in an opposite direction or position

  • “the reversal of the image in the lens”
Synonyms
5.

a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

Antonyms
7.

the act of reversing the order or place of

8.

a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view

  • “an about-face on foreign policy”

Origin

Borrowed from French réversal or Medieval Latin reversālis. By surface analysis, reverse + -al.

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