Reversion: meaning, definitions and examples

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reversion

 

[ rษชหˆvษ™หสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific research

The act of reverting or returning to a previous state or condition.

Synonyms

retrogression, return, reversal

Examples of usage

  • Any reversion to traditional farming methods will be met with resistance.
  • After the initial progress, there was a reversion to old habits.
  • The reversion to manual labor was necessary due to the power outage.
  • The reversion of the software to an earlier version caused compatibility issues.
  • The reversion to primitive instincts in times of crisis is a common phenomenon.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

The returning of property to its original owner or heirs.

Synonyms

restitution, restoration, return

Examples of usage

  • The reversion of the estate to the family was a long legal process.
  • The reversion of the land to the state was part of the settlement agreement.
  • The legal document detailed the reversion of assets to the beneficiaries.
  • The reversion of ownership rights was contested in court.
  • The reversion of the property to the rightful owner was a relief for all parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "reversion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reversรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umkehr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembalikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฒะตั€ัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwrรณcenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€†่ปข (ใŽใ‚ƒใใฆใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉversion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reversiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tersine รงevirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ์ „ (์—ญ์ „)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reverze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reverzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€†่ฝฌ (้€†่ฝฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reverzija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bakslag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ั– า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒฃแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geriyษ™ dรถnmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reversiรณn

Etymology

The word 'reversion' originates from the Latin word 'reversio', meaning 'a turning back'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. Initially used in legal contexts to refer to the returning of property, its usage expanded to include scientific and general contexts. The concept of reversion is often associated with the idea of going back to a previous state or condition.

See also: irreversible, irreversibly, reversal, reverse, reversed, reverser, reversing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,618, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.