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Definition of Invert
1. Verb. Make an inversion (in a musical composition). "Here the theme is inverted"
2. Verb. Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of. "When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb"
3. Verb. Turn inside out or upside down.
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Inversion, Inversion, Inverter, Reversal, Reversal, Reverse, Reversible
Definition of Invert
1. v. t. 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.
2. v. i. To undergo inversion, as sugar.
3. a. Subjected to the process of inversion; inverted; converted; as, invert sugar.
4. n. An inverted arch.
Definition of Invert
1. to turn upside down [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Invert
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1. 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. "That doth invert the attest of eyes and ears, As if these organs had deceptious functions." (Shak) "Such reasoning falls like an inverted cone, Wanting its proper base to stand upon." (Cowper)
2. To change the position of; said of tones which form a chord, or parts which compose harmony.
3. To divert; to convert to a wrong use.
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