Reversible Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ible

Reversible has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions

Noun

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

"The reversible coat looks different depending on which side is facing outward."

reversible

A garment that can be worn inside out.

"The reversible jacket is so stylish that I never have to decide which side should face outward."

In plain English: A reversible is something that can be turned inside out to wear on either side.

"The reversible on my couch is made of soft fleece and can be flipped to change its color."

Adjective

capable of reversing or being reversed

"reversible hypertension"

reversible

capable of being reversed or used with either side out

"a reversible jacket"

reversible two-sided

capable of being reversed

"a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated"

reversible

capable of assuming or producing either of two states

"a reversible chemical reaction"

"a reversible cell"

reversible

Able to be reversed.

"The reversible door swing allows you to open it from either side of the room."

Example Sentences

"The reversible on my couch is made of soft fleece and can be flipped to change its color." noun

"The reversible was his favorite item of clothing because he could wear it either way." noun

"She brought the car seat to the store to check if the fabric on the cover was truly reversible." noun

"After years of searching, they finally found a vintage leather jacket with a completely reversible lining." noun

Origin

The word reversible likely comes from Middle French, where it was formed by combining the verb reverse with the suffix -ible. It entered English with its current meaning of something that can be turned or changed back and forth.

Rhyming Words

ble able roble ruble doble fable bible buble amble gable sable noble coble moble cable table bable kable mable viable

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