reversed
- 01 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.
Simple“The image appeared reversed when he looked at it in the mirror.”
In context“The court issued a reversed decision after new evidence suggested the initial ruling had been based on a flawed interpretation of the statute.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
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.
Simple“The orchid has a reversed flower structure that helps it attract specific insects.”
In context“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.”
UsageUsed primarily in botanical descriptions to identify specific structural orientations.
Synonymsresupinateinverted
“By July 30, the index had reversed most of its gains and was back below 5,595 points.”
“Instead, those effects could be reversed within a single generation.”