reversibility

[ ri-vur-suh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the ability to become the opposite in position, direction, order, or character:

   The innovative new connector allows for simple field reversibility of the pump direction.

2. the ability to be restored or returned to a previous condition:

   Benefits include the reversibility of the procedure should a major improvement in symptoms not be realized.

3. the ability to be worn or used with either side facing outward:

   The reversibility of the jacket provides an opportunity to vary your look over the course of the day.

Other Words From

• non·re·vers·i·bil·i·ty non·re·vers·i·ble·ness noun
• un·re·vers·i·ble·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reversibility¹

revers(ible) ( def ) + -ibility ( def )

Example Sentences

The authors say their strategy of inhibiting molecules downstream of retinoic acid is key to achieving this reversibility.

From Science Daily

China and Russia will be more likely to rapidly adopt the technology for their fighting forces with little concern for the machines’ reversibility and people’s well-being than America, according to Lt.

From Washington Times

"This reversibility is useful for things like real-time measurements," Downs said.

From Science Daily

In a recently published study in Cerebral Cortex, we and our colleagues investigated the reversibility of altered brain structure in individuals who had recovered their sight after suffering from congenital blindness.

From Scientific American

The technique is of dubious utility in a kitchen, but it neatly demonstrates the reversibility of physics.

From Scientific American