The Opposite(Antonym) of “invertible”
The antonym of invertible is non-invertible and irreversible. The antonyms non-invertible and irreversible convey the opposite meaning of invertible, which means that something cannot be reversed or undone.
Explore all Antonyms of “invertible”
- irreversible
- non-invertible
Definitions and Examples of non-invertible, irreversible
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
non-invertible
Not capable of being inverted or reversed.
Example
The matrix is non-invertible because it has no inverse.
Not able to be undone or reversed; final or permanent.
Example
The decision to quit his job was irreversible, and he could not go back on it.
Key Differences: non-invertible vs irreversible
- 1Non-invertible refers to something that cannot be inverted or reversed, while irreversible refers to something that cannot be undone or reversed.
- 2Non-invertible is a more technical term used in mathematics and science, while irreversible is a general term used in everyday language.
Effective Usage of non-invertible, irreversible
- 1Mathematics: Use non-invertible to describe matrices, functions, and operations that cannot be inverted.
- 2Everyday Language: Use irreversible to describe decisions, actions, and consequences that cannot be undone or reversed.
Remember this!
The antonyms non-invertible and irreversible convey the opposite meaning of invertible. Non-invertible is a technical term used in mathematics and science to describe something that cannot be inverted or reversed, while irreversible is a general term used in everyday language to describe decisions, actions, and consequences that cannot be undone or reversed.
