Definition of inversion Inversion

/ɪnvɚˈʒʌn/ - [invershun] - in•ver•sion

We found 36 definitions of inversion from 6 different sources.

What does inversion mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: inversions
inversion - turning upside down; setting on end
		upending
		motility, move, motion, movement ability to move spontaneously and independently
inversion - the act of turning inside out
		eversion, everting
		motility, move, motion, movement ability to move spontaneously and independently
inversion - (counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
		variation an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
inversion - (genetics) a kind of mutation in which the order of the genes in a section of a chromosome is reversed
		chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation, mutation a change or alteration in form or qualities
inversion - a term formerly used to mean taking on the gender role of the opposite sex
		sexual inversion
inversion - the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
inversion - a chemical process in which the direction of optical rotation of a substance is reversed from dextrorotatory to levorotary or vice versa
inversion - abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth)
inversion - the reversal of the normal order of words
		anastrophe

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Wiktionary

inversion (Noun)
The action of inverting.
inversion (Noun)
Being upside down , in an inverted state.
inversion (Noun)
Being in a reverse sequence, in an inverted state.
inversion (Noun)
The move of one pitch in an interval up or down an octave.
inversion (Noun)
The reversal of an interval.
inversion (Noun)
The reversal of the pitch contour .
inversion (Noun)
The reversal of a pitch class succession, such as a contrapuntal line or melody.
inversion (Noun)
The subtraction of pitch classes in a set from twelve, which maps intervals onto their complements with respect to 0, and preserves interval class es, symbolized IX X being the transposition that is inverted..
inversion (Noun)
A segment of DNA in the context of a chromosome that is reversed in orientation relative to a reference karyotype or genome.
inversion (Noun)
An increase of air temperature with increase in altitude the ground being colder than the surrounding air. When an inversion exists, there are no convection currents and wind speeds are below 5 knots. The atmosphere is stable and normally is considered the most favorable state for ground release of chemical agents.
inversion (Noun)
Deviation from standard word order by putting the predicate before the subject. It takes place in questions with auxiliary verb s and in normal, affirmative clauses beginning with a negative particle, for the purpose of emphasis.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

inversion (n.)
The act of inverting, or turning over or backward, or the state of being inverted.
inversion (n.)
A change by inverted order; a reversed position or arrangement of things; transposition.
inversion (n.)
A movement in tactics by which the order of companies in line is inverted, the right being on the left, the left on the right, and so on.
inversion (n.)
A change in the order of the terms of a proportion, so that the second takes the place of the first, and the fourth of the third.
inversion (n.)
A peculiar method of transformation, in which a figure is replaced by its inverse figure. Propositions that are true for the original figure thus furnish new propositions that are true in the inverse figure. See Inverse figures, under Inverse.
inversion (n.)
A change of the usual order of words or phrases; as, "of all vices, impurity is one of the most detestable," instead of, "impurity is one of the most detestable of all vices."
inversion (n.)
A method of reasoning in which the orator shows that arguments advanced by his adversary in opposition to him are really favorable to his cause.
inversion (n.)
Said of intervals, when the lower tone is placed an octave higher, so that fifths become fourths, thirds sixths, etc.
inversion (n.)
Said of a chord, when one of its notes, other than its root, is made the bass.
inversion (n.)
Said of a subject, or phrase, when the intervals of which it consists are repeated in the contrary direction, rising instead of falling, or vice versa.
inversion (n.)
Said of double counterpoint, when an upper and a lower part change places.
inversion (n.)
The folding back of strata upon themselves, as by upheaval, in such a manner that the order of succession appears to be reversed.
inversion (n.)
The act or process by which cane sugar (sucrose), under the action of heat and acids or ferments (as diastase), is broken or split up into grape sugar (dextrose), and fruit sugar (levulose); also, less properly, the process by which starch is converted into grape sugar (dextrose).

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

inversion
A reversal in the usual direction of a process, as in the change of density of water at 4° C.\n(Source: PITT)

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

inversion
A movement in tactics by which the order of companies in line is inverted, the right being on the left, the left on the right, and so on.