change vs scintillation

scintillation vs change

change and scintillation both are nouns.

change is a verb but scintillation is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
change	Yes	No	Yes	No
scintillation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, scintillation is a hyponym of change; that is, scintillation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:

change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
scintillation: a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

Other hyponyms of change include acceleration, deceleration, retardation, slowing, avulsion, break, mutation, sublimation, surprise, birth, nascence, nascency, nativity, breakup, detachment, separation, vagary, fluctuation, variation, conversion, death, decease, expiry, decrease, drop-off, lessening, destabilization, increase, easing, moderation, relief, deformation, transition, shift, transformation, transmutation, sparkling, twinkle, play, shimmer, transmutation, damage, harm, impairment, development, revolution, chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation, mutation, sex change, loss of consciousness.

change (noun)	scintillation (noun)
the action of changing something	the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
a different or fresh set of clothes	the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
a thing that is different	a brilliant display of wit
a difference that is usually pleasant	a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another	(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

change (verb)	scintillation (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another

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