Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Inversion.
Inversion - 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
"The inversion of the sentence is striking."
"The genetic mutation caused an inversion of the DNA sequence."
"In music, an inversion is when the order of the notes is changed."
"The author used sentence inversion to create a more dramatic effect."
"The inversion of the colors in the painting gave it an abstract look."
Word Game Points
Is INVERSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inversion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INVERSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is INVERSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inversion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINVERSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is INVERSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inversion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINVERSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
