reversion

noun
UK: /rɪˈvɜː.ʃən/
US: /rɪˈvɝː.ʒən/

  1. The act of returning to a previous state or condition.

    1. His reversion to bad habits worried his family.
    2. The country feared a reversion to the authoritarian policies of the past after the election.

  2. The return of property to the former owner or their heirs after a limited interest has expired.

    1. The land ownership went through reversion.
    2. Upon her death, there was a reversion of the property to the family trust.

  3. A genetic characteristic that reappears after missing one or more generations.

    1. The reversion to the original coat color surprised breeders.
    2. Genetic reversion can sometimes lead to unexpected traits in offspring.

Synonyms

recurrence restoration regression return relapse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reversion" in English means: The act of returning to a previous state or condition., The return of property to the former owner or their heirs after a limited interest has expired., A genetic characteristic that reappears after missing one or more generations..

The phonetic transcription of "reversion" is /rɪˈvɜː.ʃən/ in British English and /rɪˈvɝː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reversion": recurrence, restoration, regression, return, relapse.

Example usage of "reversion": "His reversion to bad habits worried his family.". More examples on the page.