inversion inversion /ˌɪnˈvɝːʒən/
noun
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()
The layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
(
inversion
)
the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
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The act of turning inside out
(
eversion
, everting
, inversion
)
the act of turning inside out
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Turning upside down; setting on end
(
inversion
, upending
)
turning upside down; setting on end
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A term formerly used to mean taking on the gender role of the opposite sex
(
inversion
, sexual inversion
)
a term formerly used to mean taking on the gender role of the opposite sex
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(counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
(
inversion
)
(counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
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The reversal of the normal order of words
(
anastrophe
, inversion
)
the reversal of the normal order of words
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(genetics) a kind of mutation in which the order of the genes in a section of a chromosome is reversed
(
inversion
)
(genetics) a kind of mutation in which the order of the genes in a section of a chromosome is reversed
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A chemical process in which the direction of optical rotation of a substance is reversed from dextrorotatory to levorotary or vice versa
(
inversion
)
a chemical process in which the direction of optical rotation of a substance is reversed from dextrorotatory to levorotary or vice versa
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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)
(
inversion
)
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)