English dictionary

reversal

/r/I/'v/[@]/rs/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

a change from one state to the opposite state

noun.act

Examples
There was a reversal of autonomic function.

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an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

noun.event

Synonyms black eye blow reverse setback

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turning in an opposite direction or position

noun.event

Examples
The reversal of the image in the lens.

Synonyms turn around

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a decision to reverse an earlier decision

noun.cognition

Synonyms change of mind flip-flop turnabout turnaround

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a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

noun.act

Antonyms affirmation

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turning in the opposite direction

noun.act

Synonyms reverse reversion turnabout turnaround

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the act of reversing the order or place of

noun.act

Synonyms transposition

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a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

noun.act

Synonyms about-face policy change volte-face

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The act of reversing; the causing to move or face in an opposite direction, or to stand or lie in an inverted position; as, the <i>reversal</i> of a rotating wheel; the <i>reversal</i> of objects by a convex lens.

noun

Source: webster1913