ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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