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reversible

A sweater designed to be worn right-side-out and inside-out is reversible, so are the health effects of a cold. Reversible means able to be undone or able to be used inside-out.

The great thing about reversible clothes is that it's like getting two pieces for the price of one. The great thing about reversible damage is that it can be fixed. Damage that can't be fixed is called irreversible, but t-shirts meant to be worn only one way are simply called t-shirts.

DEFINITIONS OF: reversible

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adj capable of reversing or being reversed

reversible hypertension”
Synonyms
correctable
capable of being returned to the original condition; not necessarily permanent
rechargeable
capable of being recharged
Antonyms:
irreversible
incapable of being reversed
permanent
not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition
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adj capable of being reversed

“a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated”
Synonyms
revocable, revokable
capable of being revoked or annulled

adj capable of being reversed or used with either side out

“a reversible jacket”
Synonyms:
two-sided
double-faced
(of fabrics) having faces on both sides
Antonyms:
nonreversible, one-sided
not reversible or capable of having either side out

adj capable of assuming or producing either of two states

“a reversible chemical reaction”
“a reversible cell”
Synonyms
changeable, changeful
such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change

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

Type of:
garment
an article of clothing
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