First Known Use: 1533
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1invert
verb in·vert \in-ˈvərt\
: to turn (something) upside down
: to change the position, order, or relationship of things so that they are the opposite of what they had been
Full Definition of INVERT
transitive verb
1
a : to reverse in position, order, or relationship b : to subject to inversion
2
a : to turn inside out or upside down b : to turn inward
3
: to find the mathematical reciprocal of <to divide using fractions, invert the divisor and multiply>
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Origin of INVERT
Latin invertere, from in- + vertere to turn — more at worth
Synonym Discussion of INVERT
reverse, transpose, invert mean to change to the opposite position. reverse is the most general term and may imply change in order, side, direction, meaning <reversed his position on the trade agreement>. transpose implies a change in order or relative position of units often through exchange of position <transposed the letters to form an anagram>. invert applies chiefly to turning upside down or inside out <a stamp with an inverted picture of an airplane>.
Rhymes with INVERT
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2invert
noun in·vert \ˈin-ˌvərt\
Definition of INVERT
: one characterized by inversion; especially : homosexual
First Known Use of INVERT
1838
INVERT Defined for Kids
invert
verb in·vert \in-ˈvərt\
in·vert·edin·vert·ing
Definition of INVERT for Kids
1
: to turn inside out or upside down <Invert the bowl onto a plate.>
2
: to reverse the order or position of <invert numbers>
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