Revertible

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜrtəbəl/

Definitions of revertible

adjective capable of being reverted or returned to a previous state or condition

Example Sentences

A1 The toy was revertible to its original form.

A2 The software program had a revertible setting for easy undoing of changes.

B1 The decision to switch back to the old system was revertible if necessary.

B2 The contract included a revertible clause in case of unforeseen circumstances.

C1 The company implemented a revertible policy to allow for flexibility in decision-making.

C2 The revertible nature of the agreement made it easier to adapt to changing market conditions.

Examples of revertible in a Sentence

formal The decision to invest in the project is not revertible once the funds have been allocated.

informal Once you hit send on that email, it's not revertible, so make sure it's what you want to say.

slang Dude, that haircut is totally revertible if you don't like it.

figurative The damage caused by his actions was irreversible, not revertible in any way.

Grammatical Forms of revertible

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

Origin and Evolution of revertible

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revertible' originated from the Latin word 'revertibilis', which is derived from the verb 'reverti' meaning 'to turn back'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to property that could be returned to a previous owner, 'revertible' has evolved to also mean capable of reverting back to a previous state or condition in a more general sense.