reversible

¹re·vers·ible

adjective \ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl\

Definition of REVERSIBLE

: capable of being reversed or of reversing: as

a : capable of going through a series of actions (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>

— re·vers·ibil·i·ty \-ˌvər-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— re·vers·ibly \-ˈvər-sə-blē\ adverb

Examples of REVERSIBLE

1. Fortunately, the damage is reversible.

First Known Use of REVERSIBLE

1648

Rhymes with REVERSIBLE

coercible, conversable, dispersible, eversible, immersible, submersible, traversable

²reversible

noun

Definition of REVERSIBLE

: a reversible cloth or article of clothing

First Known Use of REVERSIBLE

1863

re·vers·ible

adjective \ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of REVERSIBLE

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>

—re·vers·ibil·i·ty \-ˌvər-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ noun, plural re·vers·ibil·i·ties

—re·vers·ibly \-ˈvər-sə-blē\ adverb