inverse
Inverse (adj) means Opposite in effect, order, or position. Example: “There's an inverse relationship between price and demand.”
How to use inverse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething turned around or reversed — often used for opposite relationships in maths or logic.
Word forms
inversed past tense, inverses plural, inverses singular
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There's an _____ relationship between price and demand.
Etymology
From Latin inversus, past participle of invertere, "to invert," from in- + vertere ("to turn").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inverse” mean?
The word “inverse” means opposite in effect, order, or position. In plain terms, something turned around or reversed — often used for opposite relationships in maths or logic.
How do you pronounce “inverse”?
“Inverse” is pronounced ihn-VS (/ɪnˈvɝs/ in IPA).
How do you use “inverse” in a sentence?
Here is “inverse” used in a sentence: “There's an inverse relationship between price and demand.”
What is another word for “inverse”?
Words with a similar meaning to “inverse” include additive inverse, multiplicative inverse, compositional inverse, inverse point and inverse curve.
What is the opposite of “inverse”?
The opposite of “inverse” — its antonyms — is compute.
What part of speech is “inverse”?
Depending on how it is used, “inverse” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “inverse” come from?
The word “inverse” comes from Latin. From Latin inversus, past participle of invertere, "to invert," from in- + vertere ("to turn").
Is “inverse” a common word?
“Inverse” is an uncommon word in modern English.