reversible

1 of 3

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 3

noun (1)

: a reversible cloth or article of clothing

reversibility

3 of 3

noun (2)

re·​vers·​ibil·​i·​ty rə̇ˌvərsəˈbilətē 

rēˌ-, 

-və̄s-, 

-vəis-, 

-lətē, 

-i

plural -s

: the quality or state of being reversible

Examples of reversible in a Sentence

Adjective

Fortunately, the damage is reversible.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Pizza Hut partnered with nostalgia brand Chain to release a $35 reversible bucket hat. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026

Billy Joel was diagnosed in May 2025 with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that is often treatable and sometimes reversible. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Sep. 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 (1)

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