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Meaning of inverse in English

Table of contents
  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

    Synonyms

    • backward
  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) »

    Synonyms

    • reciprocal

    Antonyms

    • direct

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

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