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Meaning of inverse in English
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnvərs/
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Classifying Adjective
inverse
Definitions
1.
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
Synonyms
backward
Noun
inverse
Definitions
1.
something inverted in sequence or character or effect
Examples
« when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse »
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