Reversionary

//ɹəˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A reversioner.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to reversion, especially that of an estate.

    "a reversionary interest or right"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or involving a reversion (especially a legal reversion) wordnet

Synonyms

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atavisticcompensatoryindemnificatoryreactionaryrecessiverecidivist

Example

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"a reversionary interest or right"

Etymology

From reversion + -ary.

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