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reversive

/rɪˈvɜːsɪv/

/rɪˈvɜrsɪv/

Translations

reversivenoun

reversives

/rɪˈvɜː.sɪv/

/rɪˈvɝː.sɪv/

Used chiefly in linguistics to refer to a verb, affix, or grammatical category expressing reversal.

reversiveadjective

more reversive

Comp.

most reversive

Super.

/rɪˈvɜːsɪv/

/rɪˈvɜrsɪv/

The chemical reaction is reversive under certain conditions.

Химическая реакция обратима при определенных условиях.

Synonyms

reversivenoun

(Linguistics) A verb, affix, or grammatical category that expresses the reversal or undoing of an action.

The verb "unlock" functions as a reversive of "lock".

reversiveadjective

Tending to reverse or capable of reversing something.

The reversive nature of the process allows the machine to switch directions easily.

(Linguistics) Expressing or denoting the reversal or undoing of an action.

In Swahili, the suffix ‑ua has a reversive meaning when attached to verbs.