reversal

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/ Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)səl === Etymology 1 === From Middle English reversall; equivalent to reverse +‎ -al. ==== Noun ==== reversal (countable and uncountable, plural reversals) The state of being reversed. An instance of reversing. A change to an opposite direction. A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems. (card games) A rule in Tycoon where a three of a particular suit (most commonly spades) can beat a single joker. During revolution, most rulesets instead use a two of that suit to do this. Synonym: giant kill ===== Usage notes ===== Reversal of trains often takes place at a terminus, the driver walks to the cab at the other end of the train; if hauled by a locomotive, that moves to the other end if the train if the train has no driving cab at the other end. At some stations, a train service may make a reversal to continue its journey. ===== Synonyms ===== reversion, about-face ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From French réversal or Medieval Latin reversālis. ==== Adjective ==== reversal (not comparable) Intended to reverse; implying reversal. === References === === Anagrams === ravelers, slaverer == Spanish == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /rebeɾˈsal/ [re.β̞eɾˈsal] Rhymes: -al Syllabification: re‧ver‧sal === Adjective === reversal m or f (masculine and feminine plural reversales) used to describe a type of diplomatic note ==== Usage notes ==== It is used almost exclusively in the terms carta reversal or nota reversal