🔄inverse

adjective
/ˌɪnˈvɜːrs/

Meaning

Opposite in position, direction, order, or effect.
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example Sentences

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

Example Expressions

inverse proportion

Synonyms

opposite, contrary, reverse, antithetical, reciprocal
Entry 1
opposite, contrary, reverse, antithetical
Entry 2
opposite, reverse, contrary, reciprocal

Antonyms

direct, same, identical, parallel, corresponding
Entry 1
direct, same, identical
Entry 2
direct, same, parallel, corresponding

Collocations

inverse relation, inverse function, inverse effect, inverse order, inverse relationship, inverse proportion, inverse correlation
Entry 1
inverse relation, inverse function, inverse effect, inverse order
Entry 2
inverse relationship, inverse proportion, inverse function, inverse correlation

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