reversal
/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reversals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being reversed.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An instance of reversing.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Intended to reverse; implying reversal.
Adjective
Examples
For after his death there were reversal letters found among his papers from the Duke of Anjou
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reversal” mean?
The state of being reversed.
Is “reversal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.