invert
Meanings
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Verb
To reverse the order or position of (something)
- "Invert the order of the numbers in the list."
- "The process of inverting the polarity of a magnetic field."
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Verb
To turn something upside down
- "Invert a pancake in the frying pan."
- "The acrobat inverted herself in mid-air."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with invertheave , grieve , leave , believe
Variants
List of all variants of invert that leads to same resultinvert , inverted , inverting , inverts , invert sugar , invert sugars
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin invertere, meaning 'to turn in a different direction'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'invert' was once used to describe homosexual men in the early 20th century.
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The process of inverting the polarity of a magnetic field is used in MRI scans to create detailed images of the body.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Inversion (linguistics): A grammatical or syntactic change in the order of words or constituents in a sentence, often for emphasis or to clarify meaning.
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Inversion (physics): A change in the direction of the magnetic field or the flow of current in a material.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'invert' has been used to describe a person who is homosexual or transgender, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when such individuals were stigmatized and often hidden from society.
How to Memorize "invert"
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visualize
- Imagine flipping something over or reversing its order to help remember the meaning of 'invert'.
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associate
- Associate 'invert' with the idea of reversing or turning something upside down.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Invert it to remember, reverse the order, turn it upside down.' to help memorize the meaning of 'invert'.
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