Revertant

Pronunciation: /ˈɹivɝtˈænt/

Revertant (noun)

  1. An individual or organism that has returned to a previous form or condition after a change.

Examples

  • The revertant showed characteristics similar to the original organism.
  • A revertant is something that returns to its original state.

Common collocations: genetic revertant, biological revertant

Synonyms of Revertant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Revertant

  • Indicates moving forward rather than reverting.