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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

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."

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

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In plain EnglishFlipped or reversed from its normal order or position.

Common pairings

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anatropous

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Rhymes for inverted

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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.

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