Reversal

Quick meaning: Reversal is a noun meaning The state of being reversed.

Meaning

The state of being reversed.

More Meanings

1. An instance of reversing.
2. A change to an opposite direction.
3. A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.
4. Intended to reverse; implying reversal.
5. (card games) A rule in Tycoon where a three of a particular suit (most commonly spades) can beat a single joker. During revolution, most rulesets instead use a two of that suit to do this.

Example Sentences

For after his death there were reversal letters found among his papers from the Duke of Anjou

Running via Aston would require a reversal at New Street and this will be taken into account during the planning and normal industry testing processes.

It's a 58-minute journey with seven intermediate stops, including a reversal at Cromer - another popular destination. The train starts to empty at North Walsham, and then there is an exodus at Cromer. The coach is almost empty for the final few miles into Sheringham.

Word Forms

• reversals

Synonyms for reversal

Depending on context, synonyms include reversion, about-face, setback, reverse, volte-face, transposition.

Antonyms for reversal

Common opposites include affirmation, small.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include volte-face, reverse, turnabout, turnaround, turn around, reversion.

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