reversible

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: two-sided

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

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

Adjective (4)

  1. capable of reversing or being reversed“reversible hypertension”
  2. capable of being reversed or used with either side out“a reversible jacket”Synonyms: two-sided
  3. capable of being reversed“a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated”
  4. capable of assuming or producing either of two states“a reversible chemical reaction”“a reversible cell”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Reversible \Re*vers"i*ble\, a. [Cf. F. r['e]versible revertible, reversionary.]

1.Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence. [1913 Webster]

2.Hence, having a pattern or finished surface on both sides, so that either may be used; -- said of fabrics. [1913 Webster]

Reversible lock, a lock that may be applied to a door opening in either direction, or hinged to either jamb.

Reversible process. See under Process. [1913 Webster]

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