Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Inversions.
Inversions - as a noun
The layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
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)
A chemical process in which the direction of optical rotation of a substance is reversed from dextrorotatory to levorotary or vice versa
(genetics) a kind of mutation in which the order of the genes in a section of a chromosome is reversed
(counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
A term formerly used to mean taking on the gender role of the opposite sex
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sexual inversionTurning upside down; setting on end
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
upending12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Geologists study rock formations and look for any inversions in the layers."
"The phenomenon of temperature inversions can lead to smog and poor air quality."
"In written language, inversions can be used to emphasize certain words or phrases."
"Mathematicians often use matrix inversions to find solutions to equations."
"The gymnast performed a series of impressive inversions on the parallel bars."
Word Game Points
Is INVERSIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inversions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INVERSIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is INVERSIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inversions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINVERSIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is INVERSIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inversions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINVERSIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
