Inversion
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈvɜːrʒən/
Inversion (noun)
- Changing the normal order of something, like words or numbers.
- A weather condition where warm air is above cooler air, trapping pollution.
- Changing the position of notes in a chord, making a different sound.
Examples
- The inversion of the usual process confused everyone.
- An inversion of roles can offer new perspectives.
Common collocations: inversion of roles, inversion process, temperature inversion, sudden inversion, chord inversion