Reversibility
noun
The quality or state of being able to change or move back to a previous state or condition.
The reversibility of this process depends on the specific conditions.

Often appears as...
- reversibility of process
- testing reversibility
noun
In the field of psychology, it refers to the ability to understand that numbers or objects can be changed, then returned to their original state.
Children begin to understand reversibility around the age of 7 or 8.

Often appears as...
- cognitive reversibility
- psychological reversibility
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Formal
Academic
noun
In computing, it refers to the property of an operation, algorithm, or function that can be run in reverse, i.e., it can return to its original state after being run.
Reversibility is a desirable feature in some algorithms.

Often appears as...
- reversibility in computing
- algorithm reversibility
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Formal
Technical
noun
In the field of thermodynamics, it refers to the idea that a process can be reversed without any net energy change.
The laws of thermodynamics discuss the reversibility of some processes.

Often appears as...
- reversibility in thermodynamics
- energy reversibility
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Formal
Academic
noun
The quality or state of being able to change or move back to a previous state or condition.
The reversibility of this process depends on the specific conditions.

Often appears as...
- reversibility of process
- testing reversibility
noun
In the field of psychology, it refers to the ability to understand that numbers or objects can be changed, then returned to their original state.
Children begin to understand reversibility around the age of 7 or 8.

Often appears as...
- cognitive reversibility
- psychological reversibility
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In computing, it refers to the property of an operation, algorithm, or function that can be run in reverse, i.e., it can return to its original state after being run.
Reversibility is a desirable feature in some algorithms.

Often appears as...
- reversibility in computing
- algorithm reversibility
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
In the field of thermodynamics, it refers to the idea that a process can be reversed without any net energy change.
The laws of thermodynamics discuss the reversibility of some processes.

Often appears as...
- reversibility in thermodynamics
- energy reversibility
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 4

Changeability Emphasis
Emphasize that 'reversibility' highlights the potential for change and return to an original state.

He mentioned the paint's reversibility, reassuring that the wall could be restored to its original color.
Condition Specific
Point out that 'reversibility' often depends on specific conditions or factors being met.

The doctor discussed the reversibility of the condition if treatment began immediately.
Changeability Emphasis
Emphasize that 'reversibility' highlights the potential for change and return to an original state.

He mentioned the paint's reversibility, reassuring that the wall could be restored to its original color.
Condition Specific
Point out that 'reversibility' often depends on specific conditions or factors being met.

The doctor discussed the reversibility of the condition if treatment began immediately.
Changeability Emphasis
Emphasize that 'reversibility' highlights the potential for change and return to an original state.

He mentioned the paint's reversibility, reassuring that the wall could be restored to its original color.
Condition Specific
Point out that 'reversibility' often depends on specific conditions or factors being met.

The doctor discussed the reversibility of the condition if treatment began immediately.
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