reversion

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of reversing or returning to a former state or condition.

• Noun

  The process of turning something back or around.

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Synonyms

regression , reversal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reversion
reverie , deceiver , believer , sever , leave her , cleaver , weaver , heaver , ne'er , steer , appear , peer , near , queer , cheer , gear , pier , sincere , here , fear , tear , swear , bear , square , square , rare , square , square , square

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Homophones

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1. reverberation (English) : the reflection of sound waves, typically several times, before they fade away.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of reversion that leads to same result
reversion , reversions

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Forms

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reverts, reverting

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Etymology

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From Old French 'reverser', meaning 'to turn back'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'reversion' is the opposite of 'progression'?

2. The term 'reversion' is also used in genetics to describe the return of a gene to its previous expression state.

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Related Concepts

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1. regression: The process of developing backwards from a more advanced state to an earlier one.

2. recidivism: The act of repeating a crime or misdeed after having been released from prison or finished serving a sentence.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reversion' is used to describe a character's return to a former state or condition. In art, it can refer to a technique where an artist reworks an earlier piece. In music, it can refer to a recording technique that captures the sound of an instrument or voice multiple times to create a fuller sound.

How to Memorize "reversion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pendulum swinging back and forth, or a boat turning around in a circle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'reversion' with the idea of going back or turning around.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Reverse Canoe' to remember the definition: 'R' for Reverse, 'E' for Every, 'V' for Verse, 'E' for Example, 'R' for Return, 'S' for State, and 'I' for Instance, 'O' for Old, and 'N' for New, and 'A' for Again.

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