Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class II. Words Relating to SpaceSection II. Dimensions
2. Linear Dimensions
218. Inversion.
OVERTURN; somersault or summersault, somerset or summerset; culbute [F.], eversion [archaic]; revulsion; pirouette.
TRANSPOSITION, transposal, anastrophy, metastasis, hyperbaton, anastrophe; hysterology, hysteron proteron; hypallage, synchysis, tmesis, parenthesis; metathesis; palindrome; ectropion [path.]; invagination, intussusception.
pronation and supination.
INVERT, subvert, retrovert, introvert; reverse; turn the cat in the pan [obs]; upturn, overturn, upset, overset, bouleverser [F.], evert [archaic]; turn topsy-turvy &c. adj.; culbuter [F.]; transpose, put the cart before the horse, turn the tables; invaginate, intussuscept.
INVERSE; reverse (contrary) [See Contrariety]; opposite [See Contraposition]; palindromic or palindromical.
TOPHEAVY, unstable.