Definition

To turn upside down or inside out, or to reverse the position or order of something.

Example

The image will invert when you flip the switch.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they invert the colors in that photo?

Yeah, it really made it look unique!

I wonder what other effects they could invert for fun.

Probably a lot! It's interesting to experiment with different styles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who adopts a gender role opposite to their biological sex, often used in psychological contexts.

Example

In some discussions about gender identity, an invert may refer to someone who identifies with the opposite gender role.

Conversation

I read an article about psychology that mentioned the term invert in a historical context.

Oh really? I didn't know that was still a term used for any specific group.

Yeah, it was interesting to see how language evolves over time, even words like invert.

Definition

To change something to its opposite position, order, or condition, such as turning it upside down or reversing its arrangement.

Example

You can invert the image to see it from a different perspective.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to invert a recipe to make it healthier?

No, I haven't! How does that work?

Well, you can switch out ingredients or invert the cooking method completely.

Root Explanation

Invert → It is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "vertere" (meaning to turn). The word describes the action of turning something into or inside out.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'turned into' another position — 'in-' means into, and 'vertere' means to turn.

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