reversal
pronunciation
How to pronounce reversal in British English:
UK [rɪˈvɜːsl]
How to pronounce reversal in American English:
US [rɪˈvɜːrsl]
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- Noun:
- a change from one state to the opposite state
- an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- turning in an opposite direction or position
- a decision to reverse an earlier decision
- a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
- turning in the opposite direction
- the act of reversing the order or place of
- a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view
Word Origin
- reversal (n.)
- late 15c., from reverse (v.) + -al (2).
Example
- 1. This is a recent and dramatic reversal of fortune .
- 2. That usually precedes some kind of reversal .
- 3. The reversal of this cause-and-effect will have a profound impact in 2012 and beyond .
- 4. But the post-1980 period saw a reversal .
- 5. This would be an astonishing reversal .