nonreversible

Describes a process or change that cannot be undone or reversed.

• 🇫🇷Décrit un processus, un changement ou une décision qui ne peut pas être annulé ou inversé.

1. Not reversible C1 formal

   Not able to be reversed, changed back, or undone; permanent.

   • The damage to the ecosystem is nonreversible.
   • The decision to close the factory is nonreversible.
   • Some chemical reactions are nonreversible under normal conditions.

   🇫🇷non réversible

   Synonymes: finalfixedirreversibleirrevocablepermanentunalterableunchangeableunrecoverableunredeemable

   Antonymes: alterablechangeablecorrectablereversible

2. Having only one usable side C1 formal

   Describing a fabric or garment that is designed to be used with only one side facing outward.

   • This is a nonreversible jacket, so make sure you wear it the right way.
   • The fabric is nonreversible, meaning the pattern is only on one side.
   • Unlike reversible coats, this one is nonreversible.

   🇫🇷non réversible (tissu/vêtement)

   Synonymes: one-sided

   Antonymes: reversible

• more nonreversible comparative form
• most nonreversible superlative form