reversible

1 of 2

adjective

re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl 

: 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

ri-ˌvər-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

reversibly

ri-ˈvər-sə-blē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

While a woman’s nylon deck coat is redefined with fresh, feminine proportions and reversible functionality. —Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Dan Quigley, who serves as retail director for British bespoke tailor Cad & The Dandy’s ready-to-wear location in New York, notes that a reversible zip gilet made with fleecy, 100% wool on one side and waterproof technical fabric on its reverse has proven an immediate best-seller. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025

Noun

Putting a radiator behind the O11 Vision Compact’s side bracket doesn’t make much sense with regard to tube routing, so Lian Li made the bracket reversible. —PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025

This means the cute reversible one your neighbor sewed for you is approved. —Joy Pieper, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2020

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reversible

• long-acting reversible contraception
• long-acting reversible contraceptive

Rhymes for reversible

• dispersible
• submersible
• irreversible
• reimbursable
• nonreimbursable

Kids Definition

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

reversibility

-ˌvər-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

reversibly

-ˈvər-sə-blē 

adverb

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

reversibility

-ˌvər-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

plural reversibilities

reversibly

-ˈvər-sə-blē 

adverb