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REVERSIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Reversions.

Reversions - 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)
interest8stake9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation)

A reappearance of an earlier characteristic

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atavism12throwback23

Turning in the opposite direction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reversal11reverse10turnabout11turnaround11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of directionreorientation13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Returning to a former state

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regress8regression11retrogression14retroversion15

A failure to maintain a higher state

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsliding21lapse7lapsing10relapse9relapsing12reverting13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The plant went through several reversions before settling on its final form."
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Word Game Points

Is REVERSIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reversions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REVERSIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is REVERSIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reversions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REVERSIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is REVERSIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reversions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REVERSIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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