inverse Definition
- 1opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect
- 2a thing that is the opposite or reverse of something else
Using inverse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inverse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The inverse relationship between price and demand.
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The inverse of a square matrix.
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The inverse of his argument is also true.
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The inverse function of f(x) = x^2 is f^-1(x) = √x.
inverse Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with inverse
a relationship between two variables in which the product is a constant
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In an inverse proportion, when one variable increases, the other decreases.
a physical law stating that the intensity of an effect such as illumination or gravitational force changes in inverse proportion to the square of the distance from the source
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The inverse square law explains why distant stars appear fainter than nearby ones.
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The inverse function of f(x) = 2x is f^-1(x) = x/2.
Origins of inverse
from Latin 'inversus', past participle of 'invertere', meaning 'to turn upside down'
Summary: inverse in Brief
The term 'inverse' [ɪnˈvəːs] refers to something that is opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect. It can be used as an adjective or a noun, and has synonyms like 'opposite' and 'reverse.' Examples include 'The inverse relationship between price and demand,' and 'The inverse of a square matrix.' 'Inverse' also appears in phrases like 'inverse proportion,' which describes a relationship between two variables, and 'inverse function,' which undoes the action of another function.
