reversal vs change of state

change of state vs reversal

reversal and change of state both are nouns.

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

As nouns, change of state is a hypernym of reversal; that is, change of state is a word with a broader meaning than reversal:

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

reversal (noun)	change of state (noun)
a change from one state to the opposite state	the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
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 reversal and change of state

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