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Reversion (Noun)

Meaning 1

Returning to a former state.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Regression
  • Retroversion
  • Regress
  • Retrogression

Hypernyms

  • Reversal

Related Words

  • Revert (verb)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Hypernyms

  • Genetic Mutation
  • Chromosomal Mutation

Meaning 3

(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).

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Hypernyms

  • Stake

Related Words

  • Reversionary (adjective)

Meaning 4

A failure to maintain a higher state.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Reverting
  • Relapsing
  • Backsliding
  • Lapse
  • Lapsing
  • Relapse

Hypernyms

  • Failure

Hyponyms

  • Recidivism

Meaning 5

Turning in the opposite direction.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Reversal
  • Reverse
  • Turnabout
  • Turnaround

Hypernyms

  • Reorientation

Hyponyms

  • About Turn

Meaning 6

A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Atavism
  • Throwback

Hypernyms

  • Recurrence
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