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reversibility

reversibility

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The ability to return to the original state
  • noun
  • /rɪˈvɜrsəˌbɪlɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : reversibilidad
  • Many people who have asthma will show a degree of reversibility and variation in lung function.
  • reversibility testing
  • reversibility test
  • price reversibility

And another benefit is the reversibility, because this felt will be accessible from all four edges of the painting.

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Examples

  • Cardiologist Dean Ornish developed a comprehensive program to explore the reversibility of cardiovascular disease.

    Academic text (2004)
  • And another benefit is the reversibility, because this felt will be accessible from all four edges of the painting.

  • Studies have also shown that the sensitivity of reversibility testing is low.

    Academic text (2012)
  • In adults, a reversibility of 400 ml of FEV1 is highly suggestive of asthma.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The reversibility of the chemical reaction allows scientists to recreate the original substances easily.

  • In engineering, the reversibility of a process ensures that it can return to its initial state without loss.

  • The software feature has a reversibility function, enabling users to undo changes they have made.

Antonyms

Cannot be changed back to how it was

How Reversible

reversibility
  • Specialized
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Surface Forms

reversibility singular

Morphology

reversibility = reversible (transparent) = reverse + ible + ity

Formed by the standard adjectival-to-noun derivation from 'reversible' + '-ity', preserving the predictable meaning.

Etymology

Reversibility comes from the parts re- 'back' and vertere 'to turn', and the ending -ibility meaning 'ability'. So reversibility is the 'ability' to 'turn back' something to its original state, just like using reverse to undo a change.