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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
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
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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(adjective) of so extreme a degree or extent; “such weeping”; “so much weeping”; “such a help”; “such grief”; “never dreamed of such beauty”
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