transpose vs reverse

reverse vs transpose

transpose and reverse both are nouns.

transpose is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

transpose and reverse both are verbs.

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

As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of transpose; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than transpose:

transpose: change the order or arrangement of
reverse: change to the contrary

Other hypernyms of transpose include change by reversal, turn.

transpose (noun)	reverse (noun)
a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix	(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

transpose (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

transpose (verb)	reverse (verb)
change the order or arrangement of	change to the contrary
change key	turn inside out or upside down
cause to change places	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
exchange positions without a change in value	rule against
transfer from one place or period to another	cancel officially
put (a piece of music) into another key
transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality

Difference between transpose and reverse

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