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INVERSION Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word inversion. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word inversion. (close relations)
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change
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

interchange
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

• mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)

• the act of changing one thing for another thing

• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

verb

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• give to, and receive from, one another

• cause to change places

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

reversal
nounn
noun

• a change from one state to the opposite state

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

• turning in an opposite direction or position

• a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

• turning in the opposite direction

• the act of reversing the order or place of

• a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

reversion
nounn
noun

• (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)

• (genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation)

• a reappearance of an earlier characteristic

• turning in the opposite direction

• returning to a former state

• a failure to maintain a higher state

switch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure

• railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock

• a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment

• a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other

• the act of changing one thing or position for another

verb

• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

• exchange or give (something) in exchange for

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• make a shift in or exchange of

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• flog with or as if with a flexible rod

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

transposition
nounn
noun

• any abnormal position of the organs of the body

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• (genetics) a kind of mutation in which a chromosomal segment is transfered to a new position on the same or another chromosome

• (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign

• (electricity) a rearrangement of the relative positions of power lines in order to minimize the effects of mutual capacitance and inductance

• the act of reversing the order or place of

• (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards

turnaround
nounn
noun

• time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip

• a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around

• act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip

• turning in the opposite direction

overturning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of upsetting something

• an improbable and unexpected victory

verb

• turn from an upright or normal position

• cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

• rule against

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• cancel officially

• change radically

anastrophe
nounn
noun

• the reversal of the normal order of words

eversion
nounn
noun

• the position of being turned outward

• the act of turning inside out

everting
verbv
noun

• the act of turning inside out

upending
verbv
noun

• turning upside down; setting on end

sexual inversion
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a term formerly used to mean taking on the gender role of the opposite sex

Best Hypernyms For INVERSION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for inversion, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
motility motion move movement abnormalcy abnormality gayness homoeroticism homosexualism homosexuality mutation queerness variation
Phrases (7)
atmospheric phenomenonchemical actionchemical changechemical processchromosomal mutationgenetic mutationrhetorical device

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