Revertible vs. Reversible: What's the Difference?
Revertible and Reversible Definitions
Revertible
To go back to a former condition, practice, subject, or belief
A meadow reverting to forest.
A reformed shoplifter reverting to old habits.
A speaker reverting to her opening remarks.
Reversible
Finished so that either side can be used
A reversible fabric.
Revertible
To resume using something that has been disused
Had to revert to the typewriter when the computer failed.
Reversible
Wearable with either side turned outward
A reversible skirt.
A reversible vest.
Revertible
(Law) To be returned to the former owner or to the former owner's heirs. Used of money or property.
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Reversible
Capable of assuming or producing either of two states
A reversible cell.
Revertible
(Genetics) To undergo reversion.
Reversible
Of or relating to a process, such as a chemical reaction or a phase change, in which the system undergoing the process can be returned to its original state.
Revertible
Chiefly South Asian To reply.
Reversible
A reversible fabric or item of clothing.
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Revertible
To cause to go back to a former condition, practice, subject, or belief
"The doctor was reverted to the rank of Assistant Surgeon" (George Orwell).
Reversible
Able to be reversed.
Revertible
(Law) To return (an estate, for example) to the grantor or the grantor's heirs or successor.
Reversible
Able to be worn inside out.
Revertible
Able to be reverted.
Reversible
Capable of proceeding in either direction.
Revertible
Capable of, or admitting of, reverting or being reverted; as, a revertible estate.
Reversible
Capable of returning to the original state.
Revertible
To be returned to the former owner or that owner's heirs
Reversible
(thermodynamics) Capable of returning to the original state without consumption of free energy and increase of entropy.
Reversible
(law) Providing sufficient reason for a court decision to be overturned on appeal.
Reversible
A garment that can be worn inside out.
Reversible
Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.
Reversible
Hence, having a pattern or finished surface on both sides, so that either may be used; - said of fabrics.
Reversible
A garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)
Reversible
Capable of reversing or being reversed;
Reversible hypertension
Reversible
Capable of being reversed or used with either side out;
A reversible jacket
Reversible
Capable of being reversed;
A reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated
Reversible
Capable of assuming or producing either of two states;
A reversible chemical reaction
A reversible cell