inverting
ɪnˈvɜrtɪŋ
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Definition of inverting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

generalthe act or process of turning something upside down
  • Inverting is necessary when installing the new device.
perspective vantage point viewpoint

Adjective

1.
reversalreversing the order or position
  • The inverting function changed the sequence of numbers.
flipping reversing upending
2.
mechanicalcausing something to be upside down
  • The inverting mechanism flipped the object.
reversing upending
3.
chemicalTECH.undergoing a chemical inversion processTECH.
  • The inverting sugar solution changed its properties.
converting reversing transforming
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Origin of inverting

Latin, in (into) + vertere (to turn)

Terms with inverting included in their meaning

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radiology
MRI technique enhancing image contrast by inverting magnetization
electronics
logic gate inverting the AND gate output
contrast
enhancing visibility by inverting colors on screen

Examples of inverting in a sentence

  • Inverting the image made the text appear upside down on the screen.
  • The inverting mechanism altered the machine's operation.
  • An inverting algorithm was applied to the data set.
  • The inverting camera lens captured the scene upside down.
  • An inverting switch changed the circuit's direction.
  • The inverting compound reacted differently.

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  1. French:inversion, inversant, ...
  2. German:Umdrehen, umkehrend, ...
  3. Italian:capovolgimento, invertente, ...
  4. Spanish:inversión, inversor, ...
  5. Portuguese:inversão, invertendo, ...
  6. Chinese:倒置, 倒置的, ...
  7. Japanese:反転, 反転する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَكْس, عَاكِس, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲפִיכָה, הוֹפְכִי, ...
  10. Russian:переворачивание, инвертирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевернення, зворотний, ...
  12. Hindi:उलटाव, उलटनेवाला, ...
invert
ˈɪnvɝt

Definition of invert - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
positiontr.turn something upside down or inside outtr.
  • Invert the cup to drain the water.
flip reverse upend
2.
transformationtr.change something to its oppositetr.
  • The magician inverted the colors of the scarf.
flip reverse

Noun

1.
engineeringTECH.lowest point inside a pipeTECH.
  • Inspect the invert for blockages regularly.
2.
constructionTECH.base of a tunnel for road or railwayTECH.
  • The invert supports the tunnel's structure.
base bottom foundation
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Images of invert

  • invert: lowest point inside a pipe
    lowest point inside a pipe
  • invert: base of a tunnel for road or railway
    base of a tunnel for road or railway
  • invert: skateboarding trick balancing upside-down
    skateboarding trick balancing upside-down
  • invert: inverted arch used in foundations
    inverted arch used in foundations

Expressions with invert

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pride in having less prestigious tastes or status
His invert snobbery made him boast about shopping at thrift stores.
reverse a hierarchical structure or order
The new manager decided to invert the pyramid in the company.
sweetener made by breaking down sucrose into glucose and fructose
Invert sugar is used in candies and soft drinks.

Origin of invert

Latin, in (into) + vertere (to turn)

Examples of invert in a sentence

  • Invert the bottle to pour out the last drops.
  • She inverted the usual order of the presentation.
  • The artist inverted the image to create a new perspective.
  • She decided to invert the chord for a jazzier feel.
  • Inverting the chord added a new dimension to the piece.
  • The chemist watched the compound invert under heat.

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  1. French:retourner, fond de canalisation, ...
  2. German:umdrehen, Sohlpunkt, ...
  3. Italian:capovolgere, intradosso, ...
  4. Spanish:invertir, intradós, ...
  5. Portuguese:inverter, ponto mais baixo do tubo, ...
  6. Chinese:倒置, 管底, ...
  7. Japanese:逆さにする, インバート, ...
  8. Arabic:قَلَبَ, قاع الأنبوب, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָפוֹךְ, נְקוּדַּת הַשֶּׁפֶל, ...
  10. Russian:переворачивать, инверт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевернути, інверт, ...
  12. Hindi:उल्टा करना, इनवर्ट, ...
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