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reversible

re·ver·sible

UK/ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ US/riˈvɜrsʌbʌl/ rare
adjective (4) noun (1)

adjective

1.

capable of reversing or being reversed

  • “reversible hypertension”
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2.

capable of being reversed or used with either side out

  • “a reversible jacket”
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3.

capable of being reversed

  • “a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated”
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4.

capable of assuming or producing either of two states

  • “a reversible chemical reaction”
  • “a reversible cell”
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noun

1.

a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)

Origin

Probably from Middle French, equivalent to reverse + -ible.

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