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1reversible
adjective re·vers·ible \ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl\
: able to be changed back to an earlier or original state
: able to be stopped and not causing permanent damage or changes
: having two sides that can be used
Full Definition of REVERSIBLE
: capable of being reversed or of reversing: as a : capable of going through a series of actions (as changes) either backward or forward <a reversible chemical reaction> b : having two finished usable sides <reversible fabric> c : wearable with either side out <a reversible coat>
— re·vers·ibil·i·ty \-ˌvər-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— re·vers·ibly \-ˈvər-sə-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of REVERSIBLE
1648
Rhymes with REVERSIBLE
2reversible
noun
Definition of REVERSIBLE
: a reversible cloth or article of clothing
First Known Use of REVERSIBLE
1863
Medical Dictionary
reversible
adjective re·vers·ible \ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl\
Medical Definition of REVERSIBLE
1
: capable of going through a series of actions (as changes) either backward or forward <the chemical reaction was not reversible>
2
: capable of being corrected or undone : not permanent or irrevocable <reversible hypertension> <a reversible vasectomy>
—re·vers·ibil·i·ty \-ˌvər-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ noun, plural re·vers·ibil·i·ties
—re·vers·ibly \-ˈvər-sə-blē\ adverb
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