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reversal vs afterthought

afterthought vs reversal

reversal and afterthought both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reversal Yes No No No
afterthought Yes No No No
As nouns, afterthought is a hyponym of reversal; that is, afterthought is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reversal:
  • reversal: a decision to reverse an earlier decision
  • afterthought: thinking again about a choice previously made
Other hyponyms of reversal include reconsideration, rethink, second thought.
reversal (noun) afterthought (noun)
a change from one state to the opposite state an addition that was not included in the original plan
the act of reversing the order or place of thinking again about a choice previously made
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 reversal and afterthought

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