Reversion — synonyms, definition

1. reversion (Noun)

atavism backslide backsliding decline deterioration lapse lapsing recurrence regress regression relapse relapsing renascence renewal resurrection retrogression retroversion return reversal reverse • • •

reversion (Noun) — (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee).

reversion (Noun) — (genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation).

reversion (Noun) — A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.

reversion (Noun) — Turning in the opposite direction.

reversion (Noun) — A return to an earlier state.

reversion (Noun) — A failure to maintain a higher state.

change of direction chromosomal mutation failure genetic mutation interest mutation recurrence reoccurrence reorientation return reversal stake U-turn Uey about turn about-face escheat recidivism