REVERSIBLE

reversible

(adjective) capable of assuming or producing either of two states; “a reversible chemical reaction”; “a reversible cell”

reversible

(adjective) capable of reversing or being reversed; “reversible hypertension”

reversible, two-sided

(adjective) capable of being reversed or used with either side out; “a reversible jacket”

reversible

(adjective) capable of being reversed; “a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated”

reversible

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

reversible (not comparable)

Able to be reversed.

(of clothing) Able to be worn inside out.

(chemistry, of a chemical reaction) Capable of proceeding in either direction.

(physics, of a phase change) Capable of returning to the original state.

(thermodynamics) Capable of returning to the original state without consumption of free energy and increase of entropy.

Antonyms

• irreversible

Anagrams

• silver beer

Source: Wiktionary

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Re*vers"i*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. réversible revertible, reversionary.]

1. Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.

2. Hence, having a pattern or finished surface on both sides, so that either may be used; -- said of fabrics. Reversible lock, a lock that may be applied to a door opening in either direction, or hinged to either jamb.

– Reversible process. See under Process.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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