Meaning of inverse in English
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Classifying Adjective
inverseDefinitions
1. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effectSynonyms
Noun
inverseDefinitions
1. something inverted in sequence or character or effectExamples
- « when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse »
Qualitative Adjective
inverseEtymology
late Middle English: from Latin inversus, past participle of invertere (see invert)Definitions
1. opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantityExamples
- « a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases) »
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Famous quotes
- « There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance. » William F. Buckley, Jr.
- « My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations. » Michael J. Fox
- « People's intelligence tends to be in inverse proportion to their number. People don't tend to get smarter as they get into bigger groups. » Robyn Hitchcock
- « I have discovered in 20 years of moving around a ballpark, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. » Bill Veeck