reversal; conversion; reversed order; (Music) inverted interval, inverted phrase, inverted chord; homosexuality
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Inversion Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
The folding back of strata upon themselves, as by upheaval, in such a manner that the order of succession appears to be reversed.
The folding back of strata upon themselves, as by upheaval, in such a manner that the order of succession appears to be reversed.
(n.)
The act or process by which cane sugar (sucrose), under the action of heat and acids or ferments (as diastase), is broken or split up into grape sugar (dextrose), and fruit sugar (levulose); also, less properly, the process by which starch is converted into grape sugar (dextrose).
The act or process by which cane sugar (sucrose), under the action of heat and acids or ferments (as diastase), is broken or split up into grape sugar (dextrose), and fruit sugar (levulose); also, less properly, the process by which starch is converted into grape sugar (dextrose).
(n.)
The act of inverting, or turning over or backward, or the state of being inverted.
The act of inverting, or turning over or backward, or the state of being inverted.
(n.)
Said of intervals, when the lower tone is placed an octave higher, so that fifths become fourths, thirds sixths, etc.
Said of intervals, when the lower tone is placed an octave higher, so that fifths become fourths, thirds sixths, etc.
(n.)
Said of double counterpoint, when an upper and a lower part change places.
Said of double counterpoint, when an upper and a lower part change places.
(n.)
Said of a subject, or phrase, when the intervals of which it consists are repeated in the contrary direction, rising instead of falling, or vice versa.
Said of a subject, or phrase, when the intervals of which it consists are repeated in the contrary direction, rising instead of falling, or vice versa.
(n.)
Said of a chord, when one of its notes, other than its root, is made the bass.
Said of a chord, when one of its notes, other than its root, is made the bass.
(n.)
A peculiar method of transformation, in which a figure is replaced by its inverse figure. Propositions that are true for the original figure thus furnish new propositions that are true in the inverse figure. See Inverse figures, under Inverse.
A peculiar method of transformation, in which a figure is replaced by its inverse figure. Propositions that are true for the original figure thus furnish new propositions that are true in the inverse figure. See Inverse figures, under Inverse.
(n.)
A movement in tactics by which the order of companies in line is inverted, the right being on the left, the left on the right, and so on.
A movement in tactics by which the order of companies in line is inverted, the right being on the left, the left on the right, and so on.
(n.)
A method of reasoning in which the orator shows that arguments advanced by his adversary in opposition to him are really favorable to his cause.
A method of reasoning in which the orator shows that arguments advanced by his adversary in opposition to him are really favorable to his cause.
(n.)
A change of the usual order of words or phrases; as, "of all vices, impurity is one of the most detestable," instead of, "impurity is one of the most detestable of all vices."
A change of the usual order of words or phrases; as, "of all vices, impurity is one of the most detestable," instead of, "impurity is one of the most detestable of all vices."
(n.)
A change in the order of the terms of a proportion, so that the second takes the place of the first, and the fourth of the third.
A change in the order of the terms of a proportion, so that the second takes the place of the first, and the fourth of the third.
(n.)
A change by inverted order; a reversed position or arrangement of things; transposition.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA change by inverted order; a reversed position or arrangement of things; transposition.
inversion
\in*ver"sion\ (?), n. [l. inversio: cf. f. inversion. see invert.]
1. the act of inverting, or turning over or backward, or the state of being inverted.
2. a change by inverted order; a reversed position or arrangement of things; transposition. it is just the inversion of an act of parliament; your lordship first signed it, and then it was passed among the lords and commons.
3. (mil.) a movement in tactics by which the order of companies in line is inverted, the right being on the left, the left on the right, and so on.
4. (math.) a change in the order of the terms of a proportion, so that the second takes the place of the first, and the fourth of the third.
5. (geom.) a peculiar method of transformation, in which a figure is replaced by its inverse figure. propositions that are true for the original figure thus furnish new propositions that are true in the inverse figure. see inverse figures, under inverse.
6. (gram.) a change of the usual order of words or phrases; as, "of all vices, impurity is one of the most detestable," instead of, "impurity is one of the most detestable of all vices."
7. (rhet.) a method of reasoning in which the orator shows that arguments advanced by his adversary in opposition to him are really favorable to his cause.
8. (mus.) (a) said of intervals, when the lower tone is placed an octave higher, so that fifths become fourths, thirds sixths, etc. (b) said of a chord, when one of its notes, other than its root, is made the bass. (c) said of a subject, or phrase, when the intervals of which it consists are repeated in the contrary direction, rising instead of falling, or vice versa. (d) said of double counterpoint, when an upper and a lower part change places.
9. (geol.) the folding back of strata upon themselves, as by upheaval, in such a manner that the order of succession appears to be reversed.
10. (chem.) the act or process by which cane sugar (sucrose), under the action of heat and acids or ferments (as diastase), is broken or split up into grape sugar (dextrose), and fruit sugar (levulose); also, less properly, the process by which starch is converted into grape sugar (dextrose).
note: the terms invert and inversion, in this sense, owe their meaning to the fact that the plane of polarization of light, which is rotated to the right by cane sugar, is turned toward the left by levulose.
inversion
n
1. the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
2. 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)
3. the reversal of the normal order of words [syn: anastrophe]
4. turning upside down; setting on end [syn: upending]
5. the act of turning inside out [syn: eversion, everting]
Change of order so that the first shall become last and the last first.
Noun
1. the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
(hypernym) atmospheric phenomenon
2. 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)
(hypernym) abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition
3. a chemical process in which the direction of optical rotation of a substance is reversed from dextrorotatory to levorotary or vice versa
(hypernym) chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
4. (genetics) a kind of mutation in which the order of the genes in a section of a chromosome is reversed
(hypernym) mutation, genetic mutation, chromosomal mutation
(classification) genetics, genetic science
5. the reversal of the normal order of words
(synonym) anastrophe
(hypernym) rhetorical device
6. (counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ll ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
(hypernym) variation
(classification) counterpoint
7. a term formerly used to mean taking on the gender role of the opposite sex
(synonym) sexual inversion
(hypernym) homosexuality, homosexualism, homoeroticism, gayness
8. turning upside down; setting on end
(synonym) upending
(hypernym) motion, movement, move, motility
(hyponym) upset, overturn, turnover
(derivation) invert, reverse
9. the act of turning inside out
(synonym) eversion, everting
(hypernym) motion, movement, move, motility
(derivation) invert, reverse
Inversion Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
A departure from the usual increase or decrease of an atmospheric property with altitude. It usually refers to an increase in temperature with increasing altitude, which is a departure from the usual decrease of temperature with height.
Generally, a departure from the usual increase or decrease in an atmospheric property with altitude. Specifically it almost always refers to a temperature inversion, i.e., an increase in temperature with height, or to the layer within which such an increase occurs. An inversion is present in the lower part of a cap . See sounding .
Inversion Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Inversion or inversions may refer to:
Music and Arts
- Inversion (music), a term with various meanings in music theory and musical set theory
- Inversion (artwork), a 2005 temporary sculpture in Houston, Texas
- Inversions (novel) by Iain M. Banks
- Inversion (video game), an upcoming third person shooter for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3
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Inversion Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
A part of the track where the rider is turned upside down. Do not confuse with inverted.
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A layer of warm air that prevents the rise of cooling air and traps pollutants beneath it; can cause an air pollution episode.
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A layer of warm air that prevents the rise of cooling air and traps pollutants beneath it; can cause an air pollution episode.
Inversion Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
A chord without the root in the bass. A first inversion chord is used to start a new thought as in recitatives. The second inversion chord (six-four chord) is a very unstable one with a limited use. Typically it precedes the cadenza. A great exception in its use is the first Razumovsky Quartet which starts with a six-four chord.
Inversion Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
A chromosome segment is clipped out, turned upside down and reinserted.
