reversible

re·vers·ible | \ ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl

Definition of reversible

(Entry 1 of 2)

: 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

reversible

noun

Definition of reversible (Entry 2 of 2)

: a reversible cloth or article of clothing

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Examples of reversible in a Sentence

Adjective Fortunately, the damage is reversible.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The accent was on utility; some jackets were reversible and others featured substantial pouch pockets up and down the torso. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "Virgil Abloh’s Pre-Spring Collection for Louis Vuitton Puts Emphasis on Utility, Human Factors," 18 July 2019 Russia and Iran, however, are spearheading something different: pursuit of a much deeper kind of internet fragmentation, one that may be less reversible and more attractive to countries who want rigid control over online information. — Justin Sherman, WIRED, "Russia and Iran Plan to Fundamentally Isolate the Internet," 6 June 2019 But sedentary readers shouldn’t feel heartbroken—the researchers emphasized that changes in heart shape are likely reversible, with the incorporation of endurance activities like distance running and swimming over many years. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Running—or sitting—can change the shape of your heart," 16 Sep. 2019 Picking a coordinating print or solid for the back gives you the option of making reversible placemats. — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, "Home decor: How to make your own placemats," 10 Sep. 2019 Along with being the perfect size for the tiny tots in your life, the sweet change purse also boasts color-changing abilities thanks to the reversible sequins found on the unicorn’s face. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Prince William Says Princess Charlotte 'Loves' Unicorns After Her Cute Keychain Moment at School," 9 Sep. 2019 Volunteers are provided with clean-up supplies such as reversible orange and blue trash bags, gloves and safety vests from local NCDOT County Maintenance Yard offices. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, "Here’s How You Can Help Keep North Carolina Beautiful This Fall," 8 Sep. 2019 After imposition of a state law restricting family planning funding in 2011, long-acting, reversible contraceptive use went down by 35 percent, according to a 2016 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, "Trump’s Title X Restrictions Are Nothing Short of Coercion," 20 Aug. 2019 An alternative would be to cover Arnautoff’s murals with felt or some other opaque fabric, which would shroud them but is reversible, which is crucial. — Roberta Smith, New York Times, "The Case for Keeping San Francisco’s Disputed George Washington Murals," 26 July 2019

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