reversible

reversible (rɪˈvɜːsəb^əl)

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

—n
6.	a reversible garment, esp a coat

reversi'bility

—n

re'versibly

—*adv*

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Example sentences

The two-step process helps account for why the molecule is so stable and why

the process is easily reversible.

The procedure is reversible and appears to be generally safe, although a few

cases of fatal cerebral hemorrhage have occurred.

However, while the security progress achieved over the past year is

significant, it is also fragile and reversible.

Other, more reversible causes can be treated effectively.

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"If a person is capable of rectifying his erroneous judgments in the light of new evidence he is not prejudiced. Prejudgments become prejudices only if they are reversible when exposed to new knowledge. A prejudice, unlike a simple misconception, is actively resistant to all evidence that would unseat it. We tend to grow emotional when a prejudice is threatened with contradiction. Thus the difference between ordinary prejudgments and prejudice is that one can discuss and rectify a prejudgment without emotional resistance."

-Gordon W. Allport