reversible

/rɪˈvʌrsəbəl/

/rɪˈvʌsɪbəl/

Other forms: reversibles

A sweater designed to be worn right-side-out and inside-out is reversible. The health effects of a cold are reversible, too. 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

1. adjective

   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
2. adjective

   capable of being reversed
   “a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated”

   synonyms:

   revocable, revokable

   capable of being revoked or annulled
3. adjective

   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

   not reversible or capable of having either side out
4. adjective

   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
5. noun

   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