Definition of reverse

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Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.

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A Priori :: A priori () Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) That which is directly opposite or contrary to something else; a contrary; an opposite.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) To cause to return; to recall.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) The act of reversing; complete change; reversal; hence, total change in circumstances or character; especially, a change from better to worse; misfortune; a check or defeat; as, the enemy met with a reverse..
Register :: Register (v. i.) To correspond in relative position; as, two pages, columns, etc. , register when the corresponding parts fall in the same line, or when line falls exactly upon line in reverse pages, or (as in chromatic printing) where the various colors of the design are printed consecutively, and perfect adjustment of parts is necessary..
Unreserve :: Unreserve (n.) Absence of reverse; frankness; freedom of communication.
Undo :: Undo (v. t.) To reverse, as what has been done; to annul; to bring to naught..
Unturned :: Unturned (a.) Not turned; not revolved or reversed.
Verso :: Verso (n.) The reverse, or left-hand, page of a book or a folded sheet of paper; -- opposed to recto..
Disassimilation :: Disassimilation (n.) The decomposition of complex substances, within the organism, into simpler ones suitable only for excretion, with evolution of energy, -- a normal nutritional process the reverse of assimilation; downward metabolism..
Undecreed :: Undecreed (a.) Reversed or nullified by decree, as something previously decreed..
Portcullis :: Portcullis (n.) An English coin of the reign of Elizabeth, struck for the use of the East India Company; -- so called from its bearing the figure of a portcullis on the reverse..
Resupinate :: Resupinate (a.) Inverted in position; appearing to be upside down or reversed, as the flowers of the orchis and the leaves of some plants..
Undecide :: Undecide (v. t.) To reverse or recant, as a previous decision..
Inversion :: Inversion (n.) A change by inverted order; a reversed position or arrangement of things; transposition.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) The back side; as, the reverse of a drum or trench; the reverse of a medal or coin, that is, the side opposite to the obverse. See Obverse..
A Posteriori :: A posteriori () Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects. This is the reverse of a priori reasoning..
Retrace :: Retrace (v. t.) To go back, in or over (a previous course); to go over again in a reverse direction; as, to retrace one's steps; to retrace one's proceedings..
Unvote :: Unvote (v. t.) To reverse or annul by vote, as a former vote..
React :: React (v. i.) To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition..
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