Reverted: meaning, definitions and examples
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reverted
[ rɪˈvɜrtɪd ]
to return
Reverted means to return to a previous state, condition, or action. It can indicate resuming an earlier practice or undoing a change that has taken place. This term is often used in technical contexts, such as software development, to describe going back to a prior version of code or settings. Additionally, it can apply to various scenarios, including personal relationships, behaviors, or policies.
Synonyms
recalled, reflected, returned.
Examples of usage
- The software was reverted to its original settings after the error.
- She reverted to her old habits after the changes.
- The project was reverted due to feedback from the team.
Translations
Translations of the word "reverted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revertido
🇮🇳 वापस किया गया
🇩🇪 zurückgesetzt
🇮🇩 dikembalikan
🇺🇦 відкликаний
🇵🇱 cofnięty
🇯🇵 戻された
🇫🇷 rétabli
🇪🇸 revertido
🇹🇷 geri alınmış
🇰🇷 되돌려진
🇸🇦 تم التراجع عنه
🇨🇿 vrácený
🇸🇰 vrátený
🇨🇳 恢复的
🇸🇮 povrnjen
🇮🇸 afturkallaður
🇰🇿 қайтарылған
🇬🇪 აღდგენილი
🇦🇿 geri qaytarılmış
🇲🇽 revertido
Etymology
The word 'reverted' comes from the Latin 'revertere', meaning 'to turn back'. The prefix 're-' implies repetition or returning, while 'vertere' means 'to turn'. This term found its way into English through Old French, evolving into its current usage in the 14th century. In modern contexts, 'reverted' is frequently associated with technology and software, where users often need to return to a previously stable version after encountering issues with updates or changes. However, its usage is not limited to technical fields and can be found in literature and everyday conversation when discussing behavioral changes or policy adjustments.