What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
inverse
Example
The inverse relationship between price and demand means that as prices increase, demand decreases. [inverse: adjective]
Example
The inverse of addition is subtraction. [inverse: noun]
antithesis
Example
The antithesis of love is hate. [antithesis: noun]
Example
The author used antithesis to emphasize the contrast between good and evil in the story. [antithesis: rhetorical device]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Inverse is more commonly used than antithesis in technical or scientific contexts, while antithesis is more commonly used in literary or rhetorical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between inverse and antithesis?
Inverse is generally more formal than antithesis, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
