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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

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