adj
Uncommon
inverted
Inverted (adj) means Turned upside down or reversed in order, direction, or position. Example: “She hung the painting inverted by mistake, so the sky was at the bottom.”
adj
1
Turned upside down or reversed in order, direction, or position.
"She hung the painting inverted by mistake, so the sky was at the bottom."
"The image on old camera film appears inverted before it is printed."
2
Music: having the lowest note of a chord moved up an octave.
"The pianist played an inverted chord to make the melody stand out."
How to use inverted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFlipped or reversed from its normal order or position.
Common pairings
inverted order
inverted image
inverted commas
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Rhymes for inverted
averted
alerted
inserted
deserted
asserted
diverted
reverted
perverted
converted
concerted
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inverted” mean?
The word “inverted” means turned upside down or reversed in order, direction, or position. In plain terms, flipped or reversed from its normal order or position.
How do you use “inverted” in a sentence?
Here is “inverted” used in a sentence: “She hung the painting inverted by mistake, so the sky was at the bottom.”
What part of speech is “inverted”?
“Inverted” is an adjective.
Is “inverted” a common word?
“Inverted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “inverted” have?
“Inverted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turned upside down or reversed in order, direction, or position.
