obrotem
Obrotem is a recently coined term that has appeared in online discussions and some niche publications to refer to the reversal or reevaluation of a premise, state, or perspective. There is no single, widely accepted definition or official usage, and the term's meaning varies with context. In theoretical discourse, obrotem is often invoked as a method of turning a problem on its head to reveal hidden assumptions or alternative interpretations. In cultural criticism and design discourse, it may describe a process of rethinking user experience or artifacts by reversing conventional orders or relationships. The word appears to be a blended coinage formed from a prefix implying reversal and a root associated with turning; however, no authoritative etymology is established, and the origin remains uncertain.
Usage is scattered and largely confined to informal publishing, blogs, and discussions rather than formal scholarship.
See also: turnaround, reversal, inversion, paradigm shift, reevaluation.