reversible

1 of 2

adjective

re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce reversible (audio)
: capable of being reversed or of reversing: such as
a
: capable of going through a series of actions (such 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
reversibility noun
reversibly adverb

reversible

2 of 2

noun

: a reversible cloth or article of clothing

Examples of reversible in a Sentence

Adjective Fortunately, the damage is reversible.
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Adjective
The Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175 comes loaded with six patents, 20 complications, five chiming modes, two reversible dials, and a movement made up of 1,366 parts. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 The waterproof quilted puffer jacket raincoat with sherpa fur lining is reversible. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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 See all Example Sentences for reversible 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reversible was in 1648

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Cite this Entry

“Reversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversible. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

reversible

1 of 2 adjective
re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce reversible (audio)
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
reversibility noun
reversibly adverb

reversible

2 of 2 noun
: a reversible cloth or garment

Medical Definition

reversible

adjective
re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce reversible (audio)
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
reversibility noun
plural reversibilities
reversibly adverb

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