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inverted

[ɪnˈvɜːtɪd]

inverted Definition

  • 1reversed in position, direction, or order
  • 2turned upside down

Using inverted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inverted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The inverted pyramid style of writing places the most important information at the top.

  • Example

    She hung the picture inverted by mistake.

  • Example

    The inverted commas are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation.

inverted Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with inverted

  • the belief that people who are not from the upper social classes are morally and intellectually superior to those who are

    Example

    He was accused of inverted snobbery for his disdain of the wealthy.

  • a situation where short-term interest rates are higher than long-term interest rates, which is considered a predictor of an economic recession

    Example

    The inverted yield curve has historically been a reliable indicator of an upcoming recession.

  • a shape that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom

    Example

    The new traffic sign has an inverted triangle shape to indicate a yield.

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Summary: inverted in Brief

The adjective 'inverted' [ɪnˈvɜːtɪd] describes something that is reversed in position, direction, or order, or turned upside down. It can refer to a writing style, punctuation, or physical objects like pictures. 'Inverted' also appears in phrases like 'inverted snobbery,' indicating disdain for the upper classes, and 'inverted yield curve,' predicting an economic recession.