Reverting: meaning, definitions and examples

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reverting

 

[ rɪˈvɜrtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action

Returning to a previous state, practice, or belief after a period of change or deviation.

Synonyms

go back, recede, retreat, return

Examples of usage

  • She was reverting to her old habits after trying to make a change in her lifestyle.
  • The company decided to revert back to their original business model after the new one failed to generate profit.

Translations

Translations of the word "reverting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revertendo

🇮🇳 वापस लौटना

🇩🇪 zurücksetzen

🇮🇩 mengembalikan

🇺🇦 повернення

🇵🇱 przywracanie

🇯🇵 元に戻す

🇫🇷 réversion

🇪🇸 revertir

🇹🇷 geri almak

🇰🇷 되돌리기

🇸🇦 إعادة

🇨🇿 vracení

🇸🇰 vrátenie

🇨🇳 恢复

🇸🇮 obnavljanje

🇮🇸 afturkalla

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 დაბრუნება

🇦🇿 bərpa etmək

🇲🇽 revertir

Etymology

The word 'revert' originated from the Latin word 'revertere', which means 'turn back'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century with the meaning of 'to return to a former state'. Over time, the word 'revert' evolved to also include the idea of going back to a previous action or belief. The term 'reverting' is commonly used in various contexts to describe the act of returning to a previous state or behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,434, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.