(Grammaire) Transposition, changement de l'ordre dans lequel les mots sont ordinairement rangés dans le discours. L'inversion verbe/sujet dans une question est obligatoire.
ETYM Latin inversio: cf. French inversion. Related to Invert.
In music, the mirror-image of a melody used in counterpoint; alternatively a chord in which the natural order of notes is rearranged.
1. The act of turning inside out; SYN. eversion, everting.
2. The layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer.
3. Turning upside down; SYN. upending.
ETYM From Reverse.
1. A change from one state to the opposite state.
2. A decision to reverse an earlier decision; SYN. change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround.
3. A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside.
4. Turning in an opposite direction or position; SYN. turn around.