inversion

[US]/ɪn'vɜːʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/ɪn'vɝʃən/
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Translation

n. reversal, especially in word order or genetic material.

Phrases & Collocations

sentence inversion

word order inversion

phase inversion

matrix inversion

population inversion

temperature inversion

inversion layer

inversion point

inversion formula

Example Sentences

the inversion of the normal domestic arrangement.

The possible effect of chromosome 9 inversion on meiotic chromosome segregation was investigated by FISH, which showed an increased incidence of diploidy.

Chemical laser is characteristically energized by an exoergic chemical reaction which produces the nece ssary population inversion of lasing species.

then, using finite-difference algorithm of eikonal equation to compute the cross-hole seismic travel times and make inversion of cross-hole velocity structure;

However, a minority partially assume a gender that contradicts their physical sex ( transvestism ), and for an even smaller minority such an inversion is complete ( transsexualism ).

The Microtremor Survey Method use Microtremor observation to distill surface wave, obtain it's dispersion curve and then get inversion to the underground structure.

Real-world Examples

Well, that'd be what's called a chord inversion.

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Not heroic significance, but rather a tragic inversion of it.

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If you want to try something really impressive, you could try an inversion.

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We have a moment of melodic inversion.

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But clearly inversions are really unpopular politically.

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Try your own examples using inversion in the comments.

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The four inversions and 80 mile per hour top speed are others.

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An extended inversion between these two interest rates has preceded the past seven recessions.

Source: NPR News August 2019 Collection

How does inversion change this? Okay. Let's break it down.

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So here Beethoven uses a little bit of inversion.

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