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Inverting: meaning, definitions and examples

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inverting

 

[ ษชnหˆvษœหrtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics operation

Inverting is a mathematical operation that involves reversing the position of numbers or elements. In the context of matrices, inverting a matrix involves finding its inverse, which when multiplied by the original matrix yields the identity matrix. This operation is crucial in solving linear equations and understanding various transformations in mathematics. Inverting can also refer to changing the position of elements in other contexts, such as inverting a function or an image.

Synonyms

reversing, transforming, turning

Examples of usage

  • Inverting the matrix helped solve the equation.
  • She is inverting the colors in the photo.
  • The scientist is focusing on inverting the function to understand the output.

Translations

Translations of the word "inverting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inversรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umkehrung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membalik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะฒะตั€ัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inwersja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ่ปข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inversion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inversiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tersine รงevirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜์ „

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inverze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inverzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ่ฝฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inverzija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะฒะตั€ัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inversiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inversiรณn

Etymology

The term 'inverting' originates from the Latin word 'vertere', which means to turn. It is combined with the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', thus literally translating to 'turning in the opposite direction'. This word has evolved through various languages before entering the English vernacular in the late 18th century, particularly within mathematical and scientific contexts. The use of 'inverting' in mathematics became prominent as scholars began to formalize concepts of algebra and linear transformations, necessitating a clear vocabulary for operations such as finding the inverse of given functions or structures. Over time, its application expanded to various fields including computer science, electronics, and signal processing, where inversion plays a key role in functionality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,609, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.