inversion

Definitions

The action of inverting something or the state of being inverted.

A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship of things.

A meteorological phenomenon in which the temperature of the atmosphere increases with altitude.

Examples

The sudden inversion of the temperature gradient caused the fog to settle heavily over the valley.

In musical theory, an inversion occurs when the order of notes in a chord is rearranged.

Synonyms

reversal transposition turnabout upsetting conversion flip transpose

Antonyms

maintenance continuation stability order progression alignment uprightness