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reversibly

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re⋅vers⋅i⋅ble

  [ri-vur-suh-buhl]
Use reversibly in a Sentence
–adjective
1. capable of reversing or of being reversed.
2. capable of reestablishing the original condition after a change by the reverse of the change.
3. (of a fabric) woven or printed so that either side may be exposed.
4. that can be worn with either side out: a reversible jacket.
–noun
5. a garment, esp. a coat, that can be worn with either side exposed.
Origin:
1640–50; reverse + -ible

Related forms:
re⋅vers⋅i⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, re⋅vers⋅i⋅ble⋅ness, noun
re⋅vers⋅i⋅bly, adverb
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re·vers·i·ble   (rĭ-vûr'sə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. That can be reversed, as:

    1. Finished so that either side can be used: a reversible fabric.

    2. Wearable with either side turned outward: a reversible skirt; a reversible vest.

    3. Capable of assuming or producing either of two states: a reversible cell; a reversible reaction.

    4. Of or relating to a process, such as a chemical reaction or a phase change, in which the system undergoing the process can be returned to its original state.

  2. Chemistry & Physics

    1. Capable of assuming or producing either of two states: a reversible cell; a reversible reaction.

    2. Of or relating to a process, such as a chemical reaction or a phase change, in which the system undergoing the process can be returned to its original state.

n.  A reversible fabric or item of clothing.
re·vers'i·bil'i·ty, re·vers'i·ble·ness n., re·vers'i·bly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: re·vers·ible
Pronunciation: ri-'v&r-s&-b&l
Function: adjective
1 : capable of going through a series of actions(as changes) either backward or forward reversible>
2 : capable of being corrected or undone : not permanent or irrevocable<reversible hypertension> reversible vasectomy> —re·vers·ibil·i·ty /-"v&r-s&-'bil-&t-E/ noun plural -ties
—re·vers·ibly /-'v&r-s&-blE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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