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Setback vs Reversal - What's the difference?

setback | reversal | Related terms |

Setback is a related term of reversal.


As nouns the difference between setback and reversal

is that setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage while reversal is the state of being reversed.

As an adjective reversal is

intended to reverse; implying reversal.

setback

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.
    • After some initial setbacks , the expedition went safely on its way.
  • (US) The required distance between a structure and a road.
  • (architecture) A step-like recession in a wall.
    • Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes.
  • (possibly archaic) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy.
  • A backset; a check; a repulse; a relapse.

    • Anagrams

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    reversal

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The state of being reversed.
  • An instance of reversing.
  • A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Intended to reverse; implying reversal.
    • (Bishop Burnet)