Reversive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Reversive is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Designating the reversion of an action.
Meaning
(linguistics) Designating the reversion of an action.
Example Sentences
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[…]
Synonyms for reversive
Depending on context, synonyms include backward, returning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include returning, backward, reversative, revertive, reversal, reversionistic.
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