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inversion

/ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does inversion mean?

noun, verb

The act of reversing or turning something upside down. In grammar, the reversal of the normal order of words in a sentence.

Example

"The company's financial situation was a classic example of inversion, where the CEO's salary was higher than the average employee's."

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