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Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb in-vurt; adjective, noun in-vurt
Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪnˈvɜrt; adjective, noun ˈɪn vɜrt

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Définition of invert

Origin :
  • 1530s, from Middle French invertir or directly from Latin invertere "turn upside down, turn about," from in- "in, on" (see in- (2)) + vertere "to turn" (see versus). Related: Inverted; inverting; invertedly.
  • verb reverse; turn upside down
Example sentences :
  • On the other hand, the invert would have no influence on an individual who was not predisposed.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • For the same reason an invert is not virtuous because he does not seduce girls.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • Invert the pie-dish, and cut the paste to the size and shape of the under side of it.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Another way is to invert the hive in which the united swarms are to live, and strike the bees of the other hive into it as before.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • But this is to invert the order of the agencies by which the improvement of the law is carried on.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Law » by Sir Henry James Sumner Maine
  • But to say that we must make tools first, and then begin, is to invert the process of life.
  • Extract from : « A Preface to Politics » by Walter Lippmann
  • The leading idea was to reverse or invert everything in ordinary life.
  • Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner
  • A method of supporting the invert bars is shown by Fig. 169; 2×2-in.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • In gravel it was impossible to hold the true curve of the invert bottom.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • A natural cement concrete is used for the invert and side walls.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette

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