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re·ver·sion
 reversion
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- pronunciation:
- rih
vuhr
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 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of turning back to a former condition, belief, practice, or the like.
- similar words:
- relapse, return
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| definition 2: |
a turning or being turned away from something; reversal.
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| definition 3: |
in biology, the return to an earlier form or type; atavism.
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| definition 4: |
in law, the return of property or other right, such as future possession or succession, to the grantor or his heirs.
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| related words: |
turn |
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| derivations: |
reversional (adj.), reversionally (adv.) |
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