Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvətˈɜːnd] (IPA) 
The word "overturned" is spelled with an "o" followed by "v-e-r-t-u-r-n-e-d." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /oʊvərˈtɜrnd/. The "o" sound at the beginning is a long vowel sound, pronounced like "oh." The "v" sound is followed by a schwa sound, which is a short, unstressed vowel sound. The "er" sound is pronounced as a schwa-R sound, and the final "ed" is pronounced as "d," with no separate syllable.
Overturned is an adjective that refers to the state of something being flipped or turned over, often resulting in a reversal of its original position or condition. It signifies the act of completely changing or disrupting the existing state or outcome of a situation, concept, or entity.
In a literal sense, overturned describes the action of physically rotating or inverting an object, causing its top or bottom to become its opposite. For example, a car that has overturned has been flipped onto its roof or side, usually as a result of an accident or uncontrolled movement. Similarly, an overturned boat refers to a vessel that has capsized or rolled over onto its side, leading to a reversal of its upright position.
Figuratively, overturned is used in contexts beyond the realm of physical objects. It can convey the idea of a decision, ruling, or judgment being reversed or invalidated. For instance, when a judge overturns a conviction or a verdict, they declare it null and void, thereby altering the outcome of the legal proceeding. Additionally, overturning might pertain to the act of challenging conventions, norms, or established ideas, with the aim of bringing about a change in beliefs or attitudes.
Overall, overturned encapsulates the notion of complete reversal, whether regarding physical positions or circumstances, legal decisions, or shifts in ideologies.
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The word "overturned" is derived from the combination of two separate components: "over" and "turn".
The word "over" originated from the Old English term "ofer", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic language. It carries the meaning of "above" or "beyond", indicating movement or position above something else.
The word "turn" comes from the Old English term "tyrnan", also deriving from the Proto-Germanic language. "Turn" refers to the action of rotating, shifting, or changing the direction of something.
When these two components "over" and "turn" are combined, the word "overturned" is formed, representing an object or situation that has been flipped, reversed, or changed from its original position or state.
