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  1. imp. & p. p. of Invert
  2. a. Changed to a contrary or counterchanged order; reversed; characterized by inversion.
  3. a. Situated apparently in reverse order, as strata when folded back upon themselves by upheaval.
  4. adj. being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
  5. adj. (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
  6. 1. Changed to a contrary or counterchanged order; reversed; characterized by inversion. 2. (Geol.) Situated apparently in reverse order, as strata when folded back upon themselves by upheaval. Inverted arch (Arch.), an arch placed with crown downward; -- much used in foundations.
  7. Situated apparently in reverse order, as strata when foldedback upon themselves by upheaval. Inverted arch (Arch.), an archplaced with crown downward; -- much used in foundations.
  8. j:100 s. being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed