Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

revertive

Adjective
/rɪˈvɜːrtɪv/
Definition
Relating to or causing a return to a previous state or condition.
Examples
  • The revertive nature of the software allowed users to restore previous settings easily.
  • Her revertive approach to old designs brought back nostalgic feelings for many customers.
  • In ecology, revertive processes can help restore an ecosystem to its original state.
Meaning
The term ‘revertive’ describes something that has the quality of going back or returning to an earlier form or state.
Synonyms
  • Restorative
  • Reverting
  • Reversive