: a reversible cloth or article of clothing
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Adjective
Fortunately, the damage is reversible.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Because mistakes can be made, ACH transactions are reversible in cases where there was a clear clerical error, like when the wrong account was credited, for instance, or a single transaction was inadvertently duplicated.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Joy Pieper, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2020
Soft and fluffy, the reversible down alternative comforter is made of 100 percent polyester and stuffed with microfiber filling.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2022
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Adjective
Each placemat is fully reversible, with a light blue and sage green plaid pattern on one side, and an adorable design with flowers, strawberries, green stems, and little bunnies on the other.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Because mistakes can be made, ACH transactions are reversible in cases where there was a clear clerical error, like when the wrong account was credited, for instance, or a single transaction was inadvertently duplicated.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
This means the cute reversible one your neighbor sewed for you is approved.
—Joy Pieper, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2020
Soft and fluffy, the reversible down alternative comforter is made of 100 percent polyester and stuffed with microfiber filling.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2022
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“Reversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversible. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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reversible
1 of 2 adjective
re·vers·ible
ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl 
1
: capable of being reversed or of reversing
a reversible chemical reaction
2
a
: having two finished usable sides
reversible fabrics
b
: wearable with either side out
a reversible coat
reversible
2 of 2 noun
: a reversible cloth or garment
Medical Definition
reversible
adjective
re·vers·ible
ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl
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
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