reversible

noun

Synonyms of reversiblenext
: a reversible cloth or article of clothing

Examples of reversible in a Sentence

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Putting a radiator behind the O11 Vision Compact’s side bracket doesn’t make much sense with regard to tube routing, so Lian Li made the bracket reversible. PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025 Soft and fluffy, the reversible down alternative comforter is made of 100 percent polyester and stuffed with microfiber filling. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2022 In July, the House passed the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would protect access to birth control, including oral, long-acting reversible and emergency contraceptives. Beverly Keel, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2022 The processor comes with a 10-millimeter grid and cleaning tool, a stainless steel chopping and mixing blade, small and large S-blades, a stainless steel reversible shredding disc, and a stainless steel adjustable slicing disc. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 19 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for reversible

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reversible was in 1863

Cite this Entry

“Reversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversible. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

reversible

1 of 2 adjective
re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce reversible (audio)
1
: capable of being reversed or of reversing
a reversible chemical reaction
2
a
: having two finished usable sides
reversible fabrics
b
: wearable with either side out
a reversible coat
reversibility noun
reversibly adverb

reversible

2 of 2 noun
: a reversible cloth or garment

Medical Definition

reversible

adjective
re·​vers·​ible ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce reversible (audio)
1
: capable of going through a series of actions (as changes) either backward or forward
the chemical reaction was not reversible
2
: capable of being corrected or undone : not permanent or irrevocable
reversible hypertension
a reversible vasectomy
reversibility noun
plural reversibilities
reversibly adverb

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