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inversion

[in-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / ɪnˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
NOUN
transposition
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The research titled "The internal ice content of Timpanogos Rock Glacier, Utah, USA from 3-D Bayesian inversion of gravity data," was published Aug. 26 in the Journal of Geophysical Research.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

Kris’ breakout movie was a high-concept inversion of “Psycho” told through the shower curtain’s POV.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

In the wake of the 1994 genocide, Alison Des Forges, then a senior adviser to Human Rights Watch, pointed to genocide inversion as a central means of justifying the genocide against the Tutsis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Think of it more as an inversion, with a bottom-up view of its heroine Emma Harte’s life viewed through parallel timelines.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

If the fifth of the chord is the lowest note, the chord is in second inversion.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

Back at the Cleveland Fed, researchers focused on the yield-curve indicator point out that inversions preceded each of the past nine U.S. recessions, including the most recent one in March 2020.

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

Speeds will reach 50 mph, and the coaster will boast five inversions that will take guests upside down.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Even though different species can still interbreed, these inversions limit how much their DNA mixes, helping maintain distinct traits.

From Science Daily Apr. 1, 2026

Pollution spikes are common in the city, especially during thermal inversions when a layer of warm air sits above a layer of cold air, trapping smog over the city.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

Inversions of major intervals are minor, and inversions of minor intervals are major.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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