Meaning of inverse in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɪnvərs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    inverse

    Definitions

    1. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

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  2. Noun

    inverse

    Definitions

    1. something inverted in sequence or character or effect

    Examples

    • « when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse »

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    inverse

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin inversus, past participle of invertere (see invert)

    Definitions

    1. opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity

    Examples

    • « a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases) »

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