What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
inversing
Example
To find the inverse of a fraction, you flip it upside down. [inverse: noun]
Example
The company is inversing its strategy to focus on sustainability. [inversing: present participle]
reversing
Example
I'm reversing the car out of the driveway. [reversing: present participle]
Example
The judge reversed the previous ruling after reviewing new evidence. [reversed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reversing is more commonly used than inversing in everyday language, and is more versatile in its application.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between inversing and reversing?
Inversing is typically associated with technical or scientific contexts, and is therefore more formal than reversing, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
