inversion
|in-ver-sion|
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/ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈvɜːʃən/
reversal
Etymology
'inversion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inversio,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn.'
'inversio' transformed into the Old French word 'inversion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inversion' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to turn into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reversal or turning upside down.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of inverting or the state of being inverted.
The inversion of the sentence structure made it difficult to understand.
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Noun 2
a reversal of the normal order of words, typically for rhetorical effect.
Inversion is often used in poetry to create a dramatic effect.
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Noun 3
a change in the normal order of a sequence of events or processes.
The inversion of the usual workflow led to confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 04:07