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evert

Syllabification: (e·vert)
Pronunciation: /iˈvərt/
Definition of evert

verb

[with object] Biology & Physiology
  • turn (a structure or organ) outward or inside out: (as adjective everted)the characteristic facial appearance of full, often everted lips

Derivatives

eversible

Pronunciation: /iˈversəbəl/
adjective

eversion

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'upset, overthrow'): from Latin evertere, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + vertere 'to turn'. The current sense dates from the late 18th century

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Definition of evert in the British & World English dictionary