I. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷səbəl adjective
Etymology: reverse (II) + -ible
: capable of being reversed or of reversing
a chair with a reversible back
a reversible judgment
as
a. : capable of going through a series of actions (as movements or changes) in either direction backward or forward
a reversible chemical reaction
— see reversible process
b.
(1) : having two finished usable sides often with different patterns or colors
reversible fabric
reversible panels
— compare damask 1
(2) : made to be worn with either side out and often with a different fabric on each side
reversible overcoat
reversible jacket
c. : capable of being corrected : not permanent or irrevocable
reversible hypertension
• re·vers·ible·ness noun -es
• re·versibly -blē, -li adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: a reversible cloth