English · Word Candidate

reversal

/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reversals

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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).

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).

Meaning · English

Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

Adjective

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).

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.

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