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Meaning of reversal
The primary meaning of the word "reversal" is a change to an opposite or contrary state or condition.
Etymology of reversal
The word "reversal" originated from the Old French word "reverser", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "versare" (meaning "to turn")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a change in direction, opinion, or condition
Synonyms
turnaround
inversion
flip
switch
about-face
turnabout
reversal of fortune
change
transformation
metamorphosis
revolution
shift
modification
alteration
undoing
revocation
rescission
cancellation
annulment
negation
contradiction
repudiation
rejection
about-turn
U-turn
volte-face
transmogrification
conversion
Definitions
- A change in a process or situation to an opposite or contrary state or condition
- The act or process of reversing something, such as a decision, a policy, or a trend
- A turning back or return to a previous state or condition
- In law, a reversal of a judgment or decision, especially by a higher court
Usage Examples
- The company's reversal of its decision to downsize was a surprise to many employees
- The reversal of the court's ruling was a major victory for the defendant
- The reversal of fortunes for the team was dramatic, from last place to first in just one season