invert

¹in·vert

verb \in-ˈvərt\

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>

Examples of INVERT

1. The lens inverts the image.
2. The number 9 looks like an inverted 6.
3. invert the order of two words in a sentence

Origin of INVERT

Latin invertere, from in- + vertere to turn — more at worth

First Known Use: 1533

Related to INVERT

Synonyms: flip, reverse, turn over

Related Words: transpose; exchange, interchange, shift, switch; overturn, upset

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