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invert
(/I/n'v/@/rt )

adjective (a)

  • Subjected to the process of inversion; inverted; converted; as, invert sugar.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • An inverted arch.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make an inversion (in a musical composition)(verb.change)
    Example:
    Here the theme is inverted.
    source: wordnet30
  • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of(verb.change)
    Example:
    When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb.
    Synonym:
    reverse
    source: wordnet30
  • turn inside out or upside down(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    reverse, turn back
    source: wordnet30
  • To turn over; to put upside down; to upset; to place in a contrary order or direction; to reverse; as, to invert a cup, the order of words, rules of justice, etc.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To undergo inversion, as sugar.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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