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inversion

Roget category 218

2. Words relating to space
2.2. Dimensions
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#218. Inversion

noun

inversion, eversion, subversion, reversion, retroversion, introversioncontraposition etc. 237contrariety etc. 14reversalturn of the tide.
overturnsomersault, somersetsummersetculbuterevulsionpirouette.
transposition, transposal, anastrophy, metastasis, hyperbaton, anastrophe, hysteron proteron [Gr.], hypallage, synchysis, tmesis, parenthesismetathesispalindrome.
pronation and supination [Anat.].

verb

be inverted &c. — turn round, turn about, turn to the right about, go round, go about, go to the right about, wheel round, wheel about, wheel to the right aboutturn over, go over, tilt over, topple overcapsize, turn turtle.
invert, subvert, retrovert, introvertreverse up turn, over turn, up set, over setturn topsy turvy etc. adj. — culbutertranspose, put the cart before the horse, turn the tables.

adjective

inverted etc. v. — wrong side out, wrong side upinside out, upside downbottom upwards, keel upwardssupine, on one's head, topsy-turvy, sens dessus dessous [Fr.].
inversereverse etc. (contrary) 14opposite etc. 237.
top heavy.

adverb

inversely etc. adj. — hirdy-girdyheels over head, head over heels.

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