reversal

English

Wikipedia

Etymology

reverse +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)səl

Noun

reversal (plural reversals)

1. The state of being reversed.
2. An instance of reversing.
3. A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

Translations

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• Dutch: omkering f, ommezwaai

• Sranan Tongo: trafassi

Adjective

reversal (not comparable)

1. Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

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