Reversion

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

Reversion (noun)

  1. The act of returning to a previous state or condition.
  2. The return of property to its original owner after a period of time.
  3. The reappearance of a genetic trait in an organism after several generations.

Examples

  • The reversion to old habits can be challenging.
  • Reversion to previous methods might improve efficiency.

Common collocations: reversion to tradition, reversion process, reversion clause, property reversion, genetic reversion