scattering vs action

action vs scattering

scattering and action both are nouns.

scattering is not a verb while action is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scattering	Yes	No	No	No
action	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, action is a hypernym of scattering; that is, action is a word with a broader meaning than scattering:

scattering: the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
action: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

Other hypernyms of scattering include activity, natural action, natural process.

scattering (noun)	action (noun)
the act of scattering	the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
spreading widely or driving off	a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby	something done (usually as opposed to something said)
the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions	a military engagement
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly	an act by a government body or supranational organization
	the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
	In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
	the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
	the series of events that form a plot
	a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
	the state of being active

scattering (verb)	action (verb)
	put in effect
	institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

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