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inverse

/'ɪnvɜrs/

Synonyms of inverse Antonyms of inverse Examples of inverse Usage of inverse Parts of inverse Definition that contains inverse Words sounding like inverse Explanation of inverse

adjective
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
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reverse backward
noun
something inverted in sequence or character or effect
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"when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"

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opposite

type of:
oppositeness opposition
adjective
opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
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"a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)"

Similar:

reciprocal

Opposite:

direct

Examples of inverse

"when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"
"a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)"