Definitions for reversible

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reversible re·vers·i·ble

Spelling: [ri-vur-suh-buh l]

IPA: /rɪˈvɜr sə bəl/

Reversible is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 306 anagrams from letters in reversible (beeeilrrsv).

Definitions for reversible

adjective

1. capable of reversing or of being reversed.
2. capable of reestablishing the original condition after a change by the reverse of the change.
3. (of a fabric) woven or printed so that either side may be exposed.
4. that can be worn with either side out:

noun

1. a garment, especially a coat, that can be worn with either side exposed.

Origin of reversible

First recorded in 1640-50; reverse + -ible

Examples for reversible

The history of the egg shows a reversible condition of rest and of activity.

Explain what the author means by saying, "The mole is a reversible machine."

The camera should be provided with a reversible back and a long bellows.

The center section of the ramp is reversible; one side producing thicker slices, the other thinner.

But some words are reversible in sense as well as in orthography.

It was a reversible van, with a door at each right-hand corner.

This conduct is explained by the principles of reversible reactions.

Vasalgel, a reversible, non-hormonal polymer that blocks the vas deferens, is about to enter human trials.

Vasalgel, a reversible form of male birth control, just took one step closer to your vas deferens.

The benches can be made to face each other in pairs, for the backs are reversible.