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reversive

/rɪˈvɜː.sɪv/

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adjective

/rɪˈvɜː.sɪv/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее склонность к обращению или вызывающее обращение; больше не используется в современном языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning tending to reverse or cause reversal; no longer in modern use.

  1. Tending to turn backC2formal

    Having a tendency to reverse direction or return to a previous state.

    ruОбратный

    • The reversive nature of the tide made navigation difficult.
    • His reversive attitude caused him to abandon new ideas.
    • The policy had a reversive effect on the company's growth.

    Synonymsregressiveretrograderetrogressive

    Antonymsforwardprogressiveunidirectional