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

What This Means For You IUDs are a highly effective, low-maintenance, long-acting, and reversible form of birth control. —Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 28 May 2024

Although the health effects of breathing these pollutants are clear, researchers still wonder to what degree these conditions could be reversible. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

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