reversible
Can be undone
Reversible describes something that can be turned back, undone, or returned to a previous state.
A reversible jacket can be worn inside out, with different fabric or color showing.
A reversible decision can be changed.
In medicine, reversible damage can heal; irreversible damage cannot.
The word often appears in discussions of whether actions or conditions can be undone: Is climate change reversible?
Able to be changed
- modifiableAble to be changed
- alterableAble to be changed
- changeableCapable of alteration
- flexibleAble to bend freely
convertible · configurable · variable · mutable · amendable · plastic · malleable · dynamic
With opposite surfaces
- double-facedDeceitful in allegiance
- convertibleCar with folding roof
- inside-outReversed so inner surface shows
- flip-sideOpposing perspective or aspect
interchangeable · layered · multifunctional · transformable · detachable · zipper · snaps · buttons
Two-position switch
- flipQuick turning motion
- invertReverse position or order
- polarityState of opposing forces
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
relay · binary · transistor · bidirectional · on-off · changeover · mechanism · actuator
Reverse a prior action
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- resetRestore to original state
- rollbackReturn to prior condition
- backtrackReverse one's position
return · cycle · loop · equilibrium · reaction · enzyme · catalysis · thermodynamic
Reverse or invalidate
- rescindFormally cancel or withdraw
- annulDeclare legally void
- repealAnnul a statute
- revokeOfficially cancel authorization
retract · quash · nullify · vacate · revocation · abrogate · rescission · countermand
Elaborate patterned woven textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- two-facedInsincere and deceptive
warp · weft · twill · satin · chenille · velvet · interlining · seamless
Able to be repaid
- exchangeableAble to be traded
- resalableAble to be resold
- warrantyFormal repair promise
- guaranteeFormal promise of fulfillment
adjustable
Able to be changed
- modifiableAble to be changed
- alterableAble to be changed
- changeableCapable of alteration
flexible · convertible · configurable · variable · mutable · amendable · plastic · malleable · dynamic · versatile
two-sided
With opposite surfaces
- double-facedDeceitful in allegiance
- convertibleCar with folding roof
- inside-outReversed so inner surface shows
flip-side · interchangeable · layered · multifunctional · transformable · detachable · zipper · snaps · buttons · outerwear
toggle
Two-position switch
circuit · relay · binary · transistor · bidirectional · on-off · changeover · mechanism · actuator · bipolar
undo
Reverse a prior action
backtrack · return · cycle · loop · equilibrium · reaction · enzyme · catalysis · thermodynamic · entropy
overturn
Reverse or invalidate
revoke · retract · quash · nullify · vacate · revocation · abrogate · rescission · countermand · set-aside
jacquard
Elaborate patterned woven textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
two-faced · warp · weft · twill · satin · chenille · velvet · interlining · seamless · textile
refundable
Able to be repaid
- exchangeableAble to be traded
- resalableAble to be resold
- warrantyFormal repair promise
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- product featuressize, color, durable, quality, material
- duvet coversking size, queen size, twin size, full size, floral print
- pharmacologypharmacology, drugs, pharmacokinetics, dose, drug
- thermodynamicsentropy, enthalpy, heat transfer, free energy, heat capacity
- time wordsminute, hour, day, now, soon
reversibleirreversible
Cannot be undone
permanent · irreparable · nonreversible · irrevocable · indelible
reversibleirreversible
Cannot be undone
incurable · permanent · irreparable · irreversible damage · terminal
- reversible beltBelt worn either side
- reversible laneRoadway with changeable direction
irreversible, irreversibly, reversibility, reversibly, irreversibility, nonreversible, reversibles