commutate vs reverse

reverse vs commutate

commutate is not a noun while reverse is a noun.

commutate is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

commutate and reverse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
commutate	No	No	Yes	No
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of commutate; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than commutate:

commutate: reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current
reverse: change to the contrary

Other hypernyms of commutate include change by reversal, turn.

commutate (noun)	reverse (noun)
	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
	turning in the opposite direction
	the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
	the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	a relation of direct opposition

commutate (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
	directed or moving toward the rear
	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

commutate (verb)	reverse (verb)
reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current	change to the contrary
	turn inside out or upside down
	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	rule against
	cancel officially

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