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invert definition

in·vert (in vʉrt′; for adj. & n., in′vʉrt′)

transitive verb

  1. to turn upside down
  2. to change to the direct opposite; reverse the order, position, direction, etc. of
  3. to subject to inversion (in various senses)
  4. Math. to divide 1 by (a given quantity)

Etymology: L invertere < in-, in, to, toward + vertere, to turn: see verse

adjective

Chem. inverted invert sugar

noun

  1. an inverted person or thing
  2. Psychiatry homosexual: now seldom used

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invert Synonyms

invert

v.

  1. To upset

    overturn, turn upside-down, tip; see upset 1.

  2. To reverse

    change, rearrange, transpose; see exchange 1.

  3. To change

    alter, modify, convert; see change 1.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

invert Usage Examples

Object

  • amplifier: Q2 forms an inverting amplifier, reducing the control voltage to the comparators.

Preposition: onto

  • plate: The second cup is placed inverted onto the plastic plate.

Adjective modifier

  • marine: I am looking for marine inverts: Turbo snails, shrimps and starfish.

Modifies a noun

  • sugar: The balance consists of chemical and physical impurities, which include invert sugars and colors.

Modifying Another Word

  • tectonically: The older formations can be upside down ( tectonically inverted ).

Infinitive complement

  • give: However, this uncertainty was inverted to give and reported as evidence of ' no effect ' .

Preposition: in

  • order: We find both of these floors also in the heart of the master of the house, only inverted in order.

Preposition: for

  • sale: Fish and Inverts for sale ( oxford ) I only have about 10 - 15 kg of live rock lef.. .
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