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    inverse
    /ˈɪnvəːs/

    adjective

    • 1. opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect: "numerous studies have shown an inverse relationship between exercise and the risk of heart disease"

    noun

    • 1. something that is the opposite or reverse of something else: "power is the inverse of dependence"
    • 2. a reciprocal quantity, mathematical expression, geometric figure, etc. which is the result of inversion: "the age of such a universe is simply the inverse of the Hubble constant"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINVERSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    changing in an opposite direction in relation to something else, esp. an amount: in inverse proportion. an inverse relationship. inversely. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ɪnˈvɜrs·li, ˈɪnˌvɜrs- / By and large, your ability to cope with change varies inversely with age.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › inverseINVERSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. an inverted state or condition. something that is inverse; the direct opposite. Mathematics. an element of an algebraic system, as a group, corresponding to a given element such that its product or sum with the given element is the identity element. inverse function.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inverseInverse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of inverse as an adjective and a noun, with examples of usage and word history. Find out how inverse relates to mathematics, logic, and grammar.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINVERSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of inverse as an adjective, noun, and adverb in different contexts. Find out how to use inverse to describe opposite, different, or changing in relation to something else, especially an amount.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inverseInverse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity. “a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)”. synonyms: reciprocal. of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function. see more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINVERSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'inverse' as an adjective, noun, and verb in mathematics, logic, and grammar. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and related terms for 'inverse'.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › inverseInverse - definition of inverse by The Free Dictionary

    Inverse is a term used in mathematics, logic, and grammar to describe something that is opposite, reversed, or inverted. Learn the meanings and usage of inverse in different contexts, such as inverse function, inverse proportion, inverse matrix, and inverse sentence.