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

Quilt sets are oversized, reversible and buttery soft, made from the same smart fabric as the favorite sheets with a 100% inner cotton lining, recently named a Good Housekeeping favorite. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Someone who has experienced a substantial or unexplained decline in mobility should bring it up with their healthcare provider to see if this is due to a reversible underlying cause. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Noun

Putting a radiator behind the O11 Vision Compact’s side bracket doesn’t make much sense with regard to tube routing, so Lian Li made the bracket reversible. — PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025

Soft and fluffy, the reversible down alternative comforter is made of 100 percent polyester and stuffed with microfiber filling. — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reversible

• long-acting reversible contraception
• long-acting reversible contraceptive

Rhymes for reversible

• dispersible
• submersible
• irreversible
• reimbursable
• nonreimbursable

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