oppositeness vs reverse

reverse vs oppositeness

oppositeness and reverse both are nouns.

oppositeness is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

oppositeness is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

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

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

oppositeness: the relation between opposed entities
reverse: a relation of direct opposition

Other hyponyms of oppositeness include antipode, antithesis, conflict, contrast, direct contrast, flip side, mutual opposition, polarity, gradable opposition, polarity, sign, ungradable opposition, contradictoriness, contradiction, contrary, contrariety, tertium quid, contrary, opposite, inverse, opposite, antagonism.

oppositeness (noun)	reverse (noun)
the relation between opposed entities	(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

oppositeness (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

oppositeness (verb)	reverse (verb)
	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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