reversive

UK
/rɪˈvɜːsɪv/
US
/rɪˈvɜrsɪv/

Traduzioni

reversivenoun
reversives
Pl.
UK
/rɪˈvɜː.sɪv/
US
/rɪˈvɝː.sɪv/
Used chiefly in linguistics to refer to a verb, affix, or grammatical category expressing reversal.
reversiveadjective
more reversive
Komp.
most reversive
Super.
UK
/rɪˈvɜːsɪv/
US
/rɪˈvɜrsɪv/
The chemical reaction is reversive under certain conditions.
Химическая реакция обратима при определенных условиях.

Definizioni

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.