Reversed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reversed

[ rɪˈvɜrst ]

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in mathematics

Relating to the order in which a series of events occurs in reverse chronological order.

Synonyms

backward, inverted

Examples of usage

The reversed sequence of the numbers is 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
She watched the movie in reversed order, starting from the end and going back to the beginning.

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general usage

To change the direction or orientation of something to the opposite.

Synonyms

flip, invert, turn around

Examples of usage

He reversed the car out of the parking spot.
She reversed the decision after hearing new information.

Translations

Translations of the word "reversed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invertido

🇮🇳 उलटा हुआ

🇩🇪 umgekehrt

🇮🇩 terbalik

🇺🇦 перевернутий

🇵🇱 odwrócony

🇯🇵 逆

🇫🇷 inversé

🇪🇸 invertido

🇹🇷 tersine

🇰🇷 뒤집힌

🇸🇦 مقلوب

🇨🇿 obrácený

🇸🇰 obrátený

🇨🇳 倒转的

🇸🇮 obrnjeno

🇮🇸 öfugt

🇰🇿 кері

🇬🇪 უკუღმა

🇦🇿 əksinə

🇲🇽 invertido

Word origin

The word 'reversed' originated from the Old French word 'reverser', which means 'to turn back'. It was first used in the 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to opposite directions or orientations.