invertible

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪnˈvɜːtəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈvɜrtəbl/

adjective

Definition

Able to be reversed or turned back to its original state.

Example

The function is invertible, meaning it can be reversed to find the original input.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more invertible

Superlative: most invertible

Conversation

Did you know that some functions are invertible?

Really? I thought all functions could be reversed.

Nope, only those that meet certain conditions are invertible.

That makes sense; I guess it’s all about how they behave.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

reversible

convertible

transformable

Antonyms

irreversible

fixed

static

Root Explanation

Invertible → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "vertere" (meaning to turn). The word describes something that cannot be turned back or reversed.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'turned back' — 'in-' means not, and 'vertere' means to turn.

Visually Confused Words

indivertible

divertible

vertible

insubvertible

inconvertible

unavertible