Meaning & use

Inverts

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Turns something upside down or reverses its position, order, or relationship.

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The lens inverts the image before it reaches the sensor.

The chef inverts the cake onto a plate while it's still warm.

A note on using this word

In music theory, a chord "inverts" when its lowest note changes while the same notes are retained.

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