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reverse vs commutate

commutate vs reverse

reverse is a noun but commutate is not a noun.

reverse is an adjective but commutate is not an adjective.

reverse and commutate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
commutate No No Yes No
As verbs, commutate is a hyponym of reverse; that is, commutate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: change to the contrary
  • commutate: reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current
Other hyponyms of reverse include alternate, flip-flop, flip, interchange, switch, tack, turn the tables, turn the tide, exchange, switch, switch over, correct, rectify, right, falsify, commute, permute, transpose, metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify, regress, retrovert, return, revert, turn back, desynchronise, desynchronize, deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow, undo.
reverse (noun) commutate (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
reverse (adjective) commutate (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
reverse (verb) commutate (verb)
change to the contrary reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current
turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially
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