reversibility

Rarely re·vers·i·ble·ness

[ri-vur-suh-bil-i-tee]

noun

1. the ability to become the opposite in position, direction, order, or character.

   The innovative new connector allows for simple field reversibility of the pump direction.

2. the ability to be restored or returned to a previous condition.

   Benefits include the reversibility of the procedure should a major improvement in symptoms not be realized.

3. the ability to be worn or used with either side facing outward.

   The reversibility of the jacket provides an opportunity to vary your look over the course of the day.

Other Word Forms

• nonreversibility noun
• nonreversibleness noun
• unreversibleness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reversibility¹

revers(ible) ( def. ) + -ibility ( def. )