adj
Uncommon
reversible
ruh-VUR-sih-buhl
Reversible (adj) means Capable of being turned back to its original state or direction. Example: “Luckily, the damage to his credit score was reversible.”
adj
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Capable of being turned back to its original state or direction.
"Luckily, the damage to his credit score was reversible."
"This is a reversible jacket — you can wear it inside out."
How to use reversible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to be undone or turned back the other way.
Common pairings
reversible process
reversible jacket
reversible decision
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Word forms
- Plural
- reversibles
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Etymology
From Middle French, formed on reverse plus the suffix -ible, "able to be".
Synonyms
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two-sided
Antonyms
nonreversible
irreversible
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Rhymes for reversible
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What does “reversible” mean?
The word “reversible” means capable of being turned back to its original state or direction. In plain terms, able to be undone or turned back the other way.
How do you pronounce “reversible”?
“Reversible” is pronounced ruh-VUR-sih-buhl (/ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “reversible” in a sentence?
Here is “reversible” used in a sentence: “Luckily, the damage to his credit score was reversible.”
What is the opposite of “reversible”?
The opposite of “reversible” — its antonyms — is irreversible.
What part of speech is “reversible”?
“Reversible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “reversible” come from?
The word “reversible” comes from Middle French. From Middle French, formed on reverse plus the suffix -ible, "able to be".
Is “reversible” a common word?
“Reversible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
