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- pronunciation:
- ihn
vuhrt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
inverts, inverting, inverted |
| definition 1: |
to reverse the order, position, or direction of.
If you invert the letters of the word "part," you get "trap."
- similar words:
- reverse
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| definition 2: |
to turn upside down.
If you invert that glass of water, the floor will get wet.- similar words:
- reverse
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| related words: |
capsize, convert, overturn, turn |
| derivation: |
invertible (adj.) |
The word invert
contains the following part:
vers, vert
Latin
root
that means to turn; to be occupied with
  Example words:
adversary, adverse, adversity, advertise, advertisement, anniversary, avert, controversial, controversy, conversation, converse1, convert, convertible, diverse, diversion, diversity, divert, divorce, extrovert, invert, invertebrate, irreversible, reverse, universe, university, versatile, verse, version, versus, vertebrate, vertex, vertical
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