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Definition of Reversal

1. Noun. A change from one state to the opposite state. "There was a reversal of autonomic function"

2. Noun. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.

3. Noun. Turning in an opposite direction or position. "The reversal of the image in the lens"

4. Noun. A decision to reverse an earlier decision.

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

6. Noun. Turning in the opposite direction.

7. Noun. The act of reversing the order or place of.

8. Noun. A major change in attitude or principle or point of view. "An about-face on foreign policy"

Definition of Reversal

1. a. Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

2. n. 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 reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal of objects by a convex lens.

Definition of Reversal

1. Noun. The state of being reversed. ¹

2. Noun. An instance of reversing. ¹

3. Noun. A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Reversal

1. the act of reversing [n -S]

Medical Definition of Reversal

1. 1. 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 reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal of objects by a convex lens. 2. A change or overthrowing; as, the reversal of a judgment, which amounts to an official declaration that it is false; the reversal of an attainder, or of an outlawry, by which the sentence is rendered void. Origin: From Reverse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Reversal

reveres reverest revereth reverie reveries reverified reverifies reverify reverifying revering

reverist reverists reveromycin revers revers'd reversal (current term) reversal learning reversals reverse reverse-commute

reverse-commuted reverse-commutes reverse-commuting reverse-dowry reverse-engineer reverse-engineered reverse-engineering reverse-engineers reverse-pickpocket reverse-pickpocketed

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