reversar

Reversar is a term used in different disciplines to denote the act of reversing, undoing, or restoring a prior state. Because it lacks a single, universally accepted definition, its precise meaning varies with context.

Etymology and usage: The form likely derives from reversus, Latin for turned back. In Romance languages such as Spanish and Portuguese, the verb would be formed in a similar manner, but actual usage is limited; when encountered, it is typically treated as a neologism or as a specialized term within a domain.

In technology and information systems: Reversar is used to describe operations that restore a system to a previous configuration or state, such as reverting a software deployment, undoing a data modification, or rolling back a transaction.

In science and engineering: It may describe processes that negate or reverse the effects of a treatment, intervention, or process, returning materials to their prior condition or properties, subject to constraints of physics and safety.

In linguistics and social sciences: The term can appear in theoretical discussions about reversibility, or as a coined term for reversing a social or linguistic change, though usage remains limited and context-dependent.

See also: rollback, revert, undo, reversal.