What does "reversed" mean?

1. (opposite or inverted) turned around or changed to the opposite of what it was before. 2. (upside down (botany)) describing a part of a plant, like a flower, that is turned upside down.

How do you use "reversed"?

Used primarily in botanical descriptions to identify specific structural orientations.

reversed

adj.

US //ɹiˈvɝst// UK //ɹɪvˈɜːsd// re·versed

1 opposite or inverted (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

turned around or changed to the opposite of what it was before.

turned or changed to the contrary; having an inverted position, order, or direction.

Example

The image appeared reversed when he looked at it in the mirror.

Example

The court issued a reversed decision after new evidence suggested the initial ruling had been based on a flawed interpretation of the statute.
- original
- standard
2 upside down (botany) (adj.)
C2 Proficiency Technical Science

describing a part of a plant, like a flower, that is turned upside down.

describing a plant organ, such as a flower or leaf, that is resupinate or twisted 180 degrees from its usual position.

Example

The orchid has a reversed flower structure that helps it attract specific insects.

Example

The resupinate nature of the labellum in many orchid species results in a reversed orientation that facilitates pollination by providing a landing platform for insects.

Usage

Used primarily in botanical descriptions to identify specific structural orientations.
- resupinate
- inverted