Definition

A device that changes direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC), allowing electrical power to be used in different applications.

Example

The solar panel system includes an inverter to convert the energy into a usable form.

Conversation

Hey, do you know what an inverter is?

Yeah, it's that device that converts direct current into alternating current, right?

Exactly! I was thinking about getting one for my solar panels.

That's a great idea! It will really help with the energy efficiency.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inverter → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not or into) and "vertere" (meaning to turn). The word "inverter" refers to a device that turns or converts something, typically electrical energy, into a different form.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'turns' ('vertere') 'into' another form ('in-') — that's why an inverter is a device that converts energy.

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