Inversion
/ɪnˈvɜːr.ʒən/noun
The act of reversing, or the condition of being reversed.
Did you know?In ancient alchemical texts, inversion referred not just to physical changes, but also to spiritual transformations, symbolizing the turning of base elements into gold.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
inversio
“a turning upside down or reversal.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
inverto
“to turn upside down, to reverse.”
Middle English
Middle English
inversioun
“the act of turning around or reversing.”
Modern English
English
inversion
“the action of reversing something, especially in terms of position or order.”