reversible

[ ri-vur-suh-buh l ]
/ rɪˈvɜr sə bəl /

adjective

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

noun

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

Origin of reversible

First recorded in 1640–50; reverse + -ible

OTHER WORDS FROM reversible

Words nearby reversible

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British Dictionary definitions for nonreversible

reversible
/ (rɪˈvɜːsəbəl) /

adjective

capable of being reversed a reversible decision
capable of returning to an original condition
chem physics capable of assuming or producing either of two possible states and changing from one to the other a reversible reaction
thermodynamics (of a change, process, etc) occurring through a number of intermediate states that are all in thermodynamic equilibrium
(of a fabric or garment) woven, printed, or finished so that either side may be used as the outer side

noun

a reversible garment, esp a coat

Derived forms of reversible

reversibility, noun reversibly, adverb