I. in-ˈvərt transitive verb
Etymology: Latin invertere, from in- + vertere to turn — more at worth
Date: 1533
1.
a. : to reverse in position, order, or relationship
b. : to subject to inversion
2.
a. : to turn inside out or upside down
b. : to turn inward
3. : to find the mathematical reciprocal of
to divide using fractions, invert the divisor and multiply
Synonyms: see reverse
II. ˈin-ˌvərt noun
Date: 1838
: one characterized by inversion ; especially : homosexual