noun
Uncommon
inversion
ihn-VUR-shuhn
Inversion (noun) means the act of turning something upside down, inside out, or into reverse order. Example: “The yoga pose involves a full body inversion.”
noun
1
The act of turning something upside down, inside out, or into reverse order.
"The yoga pose involves a full body inversion."
"The novel uses an inversion of the usual hero's journey."
2
In music, a chord or interval rearranged so a different note is on the bottom.
"The pianist played the chord in its first inversion."
How to use inversion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA reversal of normal order or position — used in yoga, music, grammar, weather, and more.
Common pairings
temperature inversion
chord inversion
yoga inversion
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Word forms
- Plural
- inversions
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Etymology
From Latin inversiō, from invertere, "to invert."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for inversion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inversion” mean?
The word “inversion” means the act of turning something upside down, inside out, or into reverse order. In plain terms, a reversal of normal order or position — used in yoga, music, grammar, weather, and more.
How do you pronounce “inversion”?
“Inversion” is pronounced ihn-VUR-shuhn (/ɪnˈvɚ.ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “inversion” in a sentence?
Here is “inversion” used in a sentence: “The yoga pose involves a full body inversion.”
What part of speech is “inversion”?
“Inversion” is a noun.
Where does the word “inversion” come from?
The word “inversion” comes from Latin. From Latin inversiō, from invertere, "to invert.".
Is “inversion” a common word?
“Inversion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “inversion” have?
“Inversion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of turning something upside down, inside out, or into reverse order.
