reversal

English

Etymology

reverse +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/
Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)səl

Noun

reversal (countable and uncountable, plural reversals)

The state of being reversed.
An instance of reversing.
A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

Synonyms

reversion

Translations

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Dutch: omkering (nl) f, ommezwaai (nl)

Sranan Tongo: trafassi

Adjective

reversal (not comparable)

Intended to reverse; implying reversal.
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Derived terms

Anagrams

ravelers, slaverer

Spanish

Adjective

reversal (plural reversales)

used to describe a type of diplomatic note

Usage notes

It is used almost exclusively in the terms carta reversal or nota reversal

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