Reversionary

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜrʒəˌnɛri/

Definitions of reversionary

adjective relating to or involving the act of reverting back to a previous state or owner

Example Sentences

A1 A reversionary interest is when someone inherits property after a certain event occurs.

A2 The reversionary clause in the contract specifies what will happen if the original terms are not met.

B1 She was named as the reversionary beneficiary in her uncle's will.

B2 The reversionary rights to the land were passed down through generations.

C1 The complex legal document outlined the intricate details of the reversionary trust.

C2 The reversionary interest was subject to certain conditions and restrictions.

Examples of reversionary in a Sentence

formal The reversionary interest in the property will pass to the next of kin upon the current owner's death.

informal If I don't have any children, who will get the reversionary rights to my estate?

slang I heard that the reversionary clause in the contract is a real game-changer.

figurative The reversionary trend in fashion seems to be making a comeback this season.

Grammatical Forms of reversionary

• past tense: reverted
• plural: reversionaries
• comparative: more reversionary
• superlative: most reversionary
• present tense: reverts
• future tense: will revert
• perfect tense: has reverted
• continuous tense: is reverting
• singular: reversionary
• positive degree: reversionary
• infinitive: to revert
• gerund: reverting
• participle: reverting

Origin and Evolution of reversionary

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reversionary' originated from the Latin word 'reversio', which means 'a turning back'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the right to succeed to an estate after the death of the current possessor, the term 'reversionary' has evolved to also describe any situation where something reverts back to a previous state or owner.