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reversal.

The state of being reversed.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/
  1. The state of being reversed.

    countable · uncountable
  2. An instance of reversing.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A change to an opposite direction.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

    countable · uncountable
  5. A rule in Tycoon where a three of a particular suit (most commonly spades) can beat a single joker. During revolution, most rulesets instead use a two of that suit to do this.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English reversall. By surface analysis, reverse + -al.

adj/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/
  1. Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

    not-comparable · obsolete
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French réversal or Medieval Latin reversālis. By surface analysis, reverse + -al.

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