Inversion Definition & Meaning
inversion
- 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
- the reversal of the normal order of words
- (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
- turning upside down; setting on end
- the act of turning inside out
"Inversion" in song lyrics
See how inversion is used in real songs:
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"teeter 20inversion"
AOL — AOL -
"arthopod 20inversion"
AOL — AOL -
"arthropod 20inversion"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with inversion
Usage tips for "inversion"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "inversion" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for inversion to find words that pair well.