invert

in·vert

(in'vert),

1. In chemistry, subjected to inversion, for example, invert sugar.

2. To reverse in direction, sequence, or effect.

3. Archaic term for a homosexual.

See: inversion.

invert

(ĭn-vûrt′)

v. in·verted, in·verting, in·verts

v.tr.

1. To turn inside out or upside down: invert an hourglass.

2. To reverse the position, order, or condition of: invert the subject and predicate of a sentence.

n. (ĭn′vûrt′)

Psychology

a. One who takes on the gender role of the opposite sex.

b. In the theory of Sigmund Freud, a homosexual person. No longer in scientific use.

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in·vert′i·ble adj.

invert

[in′vurt]

Etymology: L, invertere, to turn over

to turn something upside down or inside out.

invert

(ĭn-vĕrt′)

1. To turn inside out or upside down.

2. To bend the foot in at the ankle so that the sole is facing toward the inside of the leg.