reversal

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a change from one state to the opposite state
  2. noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
  3. noun turning in an opposite direction or position

Etymology

From Middle English reversall; equivalent to reverse + -al.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
change of state
Narrower (hyponyms)
regression

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