Synonyms for

Inversion

Verb / ˌɪˈnvɜ:ʒʌn / Another word for inversion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inversion is the act of turning something upside down or changing its order.

Synonyms & similar words

eversion everting upending anastrophe sexualinversion reversal upheaval flip-flop transposition rearrangement change shift alteration turnaround contradiction opposition contrary inverse flip backflip rollover twist turnover overturn capsize

Synonyms by register

Formal

reversal contrary antithesis opposite

Informal

flip turnaround upside down

Literary

subversion perversion contrariety

Antonyms

straightforwardness rectitude orthodoxy conformity normalcy originality

Common collocations

  • inversion of roles
  • inversion of meaning
  • inversion of the normal order
  • inversion of control
  • inversion of the heart
  • inversion of the stomach
  • inversion of the spectrum

Word family

noun inversion
verb invert
adjective inverse
adverb inversely

Usage note

Inversion often refers to a reversal of the usual or natural order, especially in grammar or finance. Be mindful of the specific context, as it can have technical meanings in various fields.

Example sentences

  1. The gymnast did an amazing inversion during her routine.
  2. The teacher asked the students to write down the inversion of the word 'happy'.
  3. The stock market experienced a sudden inversion, causing many investors to panic.
  4. The scientist studied the inversion of the magnetic field.
  5. The artist created a painting that showed the inversion of the world.

Quotes

  • Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it. - Ernest Holmes
  • The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there. - L.P. Hartley
  • The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. - Horace Walpole

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