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rovescio.

contrary, opposite

8 characters3 syllables approx.Italiano language

Meaning & usage

adj/roˈvɛʃ.ʃo/
  1. contrary, opposite

  2. inside-out

  3. upside-down

  4. supine

    supine
  5. backhanded

  6. purl

    relational
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Latin reversus, with progressive rs→sː→ʃː assimilation (compare vescica and ganascia). Doublet of riverso. Cognate with Sicilian riversu.

noun/roˈvɛʃ.ʃo/
  1. reverse, back side (of a surface, etc.)

    masculine
  2. reverse, back side (of a surface, etc.)

    masculine
  3. reverse, setback

    figuratively · masculine
  4. (the) opposite, (the) contrary (of what is asked, expected, etc.)

    figuratively · masculine
  5. toppling, falling precipitously

    masculine
  6. sudden, violent fall

    masculine
  7. heavy shower (of rain, snow, etc.)

    masculine
  8. purl stitch

    masculine
  9. backhand shot

    masculine
  10. backhand (slap)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Latin reversus, with progressive rs→sː→ʃː assimilation (compare vescica and ganascia). Doublet of riverso. Cognate with Sicilian riversu.

verb/roˈvɛʃ.ʃo/
  1. first-person singular present indicative of rovesciare

    first-person · form-of · indicative · present · singular
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