inverted
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈvɝtɪd// UK //ɪnvˈɜːtɪd// in·vert·ed
adj. turned upside down or inside out. You use this to describe something that is in the opposite position or order from what is normal.
adj. positioned in a way that is the reverse or opposite of the standard orientation. Often used to describe physical objects, musical intervals, or logical structures.
The pilot flew the plane in an inverted position.
The graph shows an inverted relationship between price and demand, where one rises as the other falls.
In many languages, an inverted word order is used to turn a statement into a question, placing the verb before the subject.
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective; frequently appears in technical contexts like mathematics, music, or aviation.