What does reversive mean?
Reversive means (linguistics) Designating the reversion of an action..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(linguistics) Designating the reversion of an action..
The reversive suffix only occurs with quite a small number of verbs that all denote an action of placing an object in a certain position, which is inherently reversible[…]
Use reversive when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Reversive means (linguistics) Designating the reversion of an action..
Common synonyms include backward, returning.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The reversive suffix only occurs with quite a small number of verbs that all denote an action of placing an object in a certain position, which is inherently reversible[…]
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