Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Reversion.
Reversion - as a noun
(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interest8stake9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation)
Turning in the opposite direction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reversal11reverse10turnabout11turnaround11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of directionreorientation13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Returning to a former state
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regress8regression11retrogression14retroversion15A failure to maintain a higher state
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsliding21lapse7lapsing10relapse9relapsing12reverting13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The reversion of the property to its original owner was completed last month."
"After many years, the forest began a slow reversion back to its natural state."
"The professor discussed the reversion of the theorem to its original form."
"The reversion of the company's fortunes took everyone by surprise."
"She experienced a reversion to her childhood habits while visiting her old neighborhood."
Word Game Points
Is REVERSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reversion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REVERSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is REVERSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reversion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREVERSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is REVERSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reversion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREVERSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
