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reversible

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈvɝsəbəl/ · UK /rɪˈvɜːsəbəl/

reversible means: Able to be undone so that the situation becomes as it was before.

adjective

CAN BE UNDONEB2

Able to be undone so that the situation becomes as it was before.

  • The change is reversible.
  • Luckily, the effects of the treatment are reversible.
  • Is this decision easily reversible?

Similar words: undoable

Opposites: irreversible

Common phrases: reversible change, reversible decision, reversible damage, reversible condition

WEAR EITHER SIDEB2

Made so that either side can be worn on the outside.

  • This jacket is reversible.
  • She wore the blue side of her reversible coat.
  • Do you sell reversible hats?

Similar words: double-sided

Common phrases: reversible jacket, reversible coat

REACTION BOTH WAYSC1

Able to change chemicals into new chemicals and also change them back.

  • This chemical reaction is reversible.
  • A reversible reaction can produce the original chemicals again.
  • Temperature affects the balance of a reversible reaction.

Opposites: irreversible

Common phrases: reversible reaction, reversible chemical process

NO ENERGY LOSSC2

Able to run backward to its starting state without wasting usable energy or increasing disorder.

  • The model assumes a reversible process.
  • A reversible cycle causes no overall increase in entropy.
  • Real engines cannot complete a perfectly reversible cycle.

Opposites: irreversible

Common phrases: reversible process, reversible cycle

Questions about reversible

What does reversible mean?

Able to be undone so that the situation becomes as it was before.

What is reversible in other languages?

Türkçe: geri alınabilir · Español: reversible · Français: réversible · Deutsch: umkehrbar · Italiano: reversibile · 日本語: 元に戻せる

How do you pronounce reversible?

In American English /rɪˈvɝsəbəl/; in British English /rɪˈvɜːsəbəl/.

How do you use reversible in a sentence?

The change is reversible. Luckily, the effects of the treatment are reversible.

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