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- [ri-vur-suh l]
- /rɪˈvɜr səl/
- /rɪˈvɜː.səl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-vur-suh l]
- /rɪˈvɜr səl/
Definitions of reversal word
- noun reversal an act or instance of reversing. 1
- noun reversal the state of being reversed. 1
- noun reversal an adverse change of fortune; reverse. 1
- noun reversal Law. the setting aside of a decision of a lower court by a higher court. 1
- noun reversal change to sth opposite 1
- noun reversal act of reversing 1
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Origin of reversal
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1480-90; reverse + -al2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Reversal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reversal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
reversal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reversal
noun reversal
- about-face — An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion.
- abrogation — the act or an instance of abrogating, or repealing: abrogation of the treaty's responsibility.
- annulment — The annulment of a contract or marriage is an official declaration that it is invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
- antipole — the opposite pole
- antithesis — The antithesis of something is its exact opposite.
Antonyms for reversal
noun reversal
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
- devoir — duty; obligation
- devoirs — compliments or respects; courteous attentions
- in-junction — Law. a judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act.
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