change of state vs reversal

reversal vs change of state

change of state and reversal both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
change of state	Yes	No	No	No
reversal	Yes	No	No	No

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

change of state: the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
reversal: a change from one state to the opposite state

Other hyponyms of change of state include aeration, passage, transition, meddling, tampering, transfer, transference, conclusion, ending, termination, nullification, override, beginning, commencement, start, arousal, rousing, cookery, cooking, preparation, seasoning, infusion, improvement, beautification, decoration, worsening, debasement, degradation, change of color, dirtying, soiling, soilure, wetting, chew, chewing, manduction, mastication, defoliation, specialisation, specialization, spiritualisation, spiritualization.

change of state (noun)	reversal (noun)
the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics	a change from one state to the opposite state
	the act of reversing the order or place of
	turning in the opposite direction
	a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
	a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
	a decision to reverse an earlier decision
	turning in an opposite direction or position
	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Difference between change of state and reversal

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