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reversible

Pronunciation: /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/

The English word “reversible” has 7 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Able to be reversed.
  2. Able to be worn inside out.
  3. Capable of proceeding in either direction.
  4. Capable of returning to the original state.
  5. Capable of returning to the original state without consumption of free energy and increase of entropy.
  6. Providing sufficient reason for a court decision to be overturned on appeal.

noun

  1. A garment that can be worn inside out.

Etymology

Probably from Middle French, equivalent to reverse + -ible.

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