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inversely proportional in Dutch

inversely proportional in Dutch is omgekeerd evenredig — inversely proportional means related in such a way that when one quantity increases, the other decreases by the same factor, so that multiplying the two together always gives the same number.

inversely proportional in Dutch

omgekeerd evenredig
adj
(mathematics) Proportional to the reciprocal of the independent variable.

What does "inversely proportional" mean?

  1. adjective Related in such a way that when one quantity increases, the other decreases by the same factor, so that multiplying the two together always gives the same number.
    "At a fixed temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume."
  2. adjective Loosely, moving in opposite directions: as one thing goes up the other goes down.
    "His enthusiasm for the project seemed inversely proportional to the amount of paperwork involved."
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inversely proportional in a sentence

  • At a fixed temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.
  • Speed is inversely proportional to the time taken to cover a fixed distance.
  • His enthusiasm for the project seemed inversely proportional to the amount of paperwork involved.

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What is "inversely proportional" in Dutch?

"inversely proportional" in Dutch is omgekeerd evenredig. inversely proportional means: Related in such a way that when one quantity increases, the other decreases by the same factor, so that multiplying the two together always gives the same number.

How do you use "inversely proportional" in a sentence?

Example: "At a fixed temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume." In Dutch, "inversely proportional" is omgekeerd evenredig.

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