Definition of REVERSIBLE

reversible

Meanings

Plural: reversibles

Noun

  • a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)
  • A garment that can be worn inside out.

Adjective

  • capable of reversing or being reversed
    • "reversible hypertension"
  • capable of being reversed or used with either side out
    • "a reversible jacket"

Adjective Satellite

  • capable of being reversed
    • "a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated"
  • capable of assuming or producing either of two states
    • "a reversible chemical reaction"
    • "a reversible cell"

Adj

  • Able to be reversed.
  • Able to be worn inside out.
  • Capable of proceeding in either direction.
  • Capable of returning to the original state.
  • Capable of returning to the original state without consumption of free energy and increase of entropy.
  • Providing sufficient reason for a court decision to be overturned on appeal.

Origin / Etymology

Probably from Middle French, equivalent to reverse + -ible.

Synonyms

two-sided

Scrabble Score: 15

reversible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
reversible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
reversible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

reversible is a valid Words With Friends word