inverse

in·verse  (n-vûrs, nvûrs)

adj.

1. Reversed in order, nature, or effect.

2. Mathematics Of or relating to an inverse or an inverse function.

3. Archaic Turned upside down; inverted.

n. (nvûrs, n-vûrs)

1. Something that is opposite, as in sequence or character; the reverse.

2. Mathematics One of a pair of elements in a set whose result under the operation of the set is the identity element, especially:

a. The reciprocal of a designated quantity. Also called multiplicative inverse.

b. The negative of a designated quantity. Also called additive inverse.

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[Middle English, from Latin inversus, past participle of invertere, to invert; see invert.]

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in·versely adv.

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inverse [ɪnˈvɜːs ˈɪnvɜːs]

adj

1. opposite or contrary in effect, sequence, direction, etc.

2. (Mathematics) Maths

a.  (of a relationship) containing two variables such that an increase in one results in a decrease in the other the volume of a gas is in inverse ratio to its pressure

b.  (of an element) operating on a specified member of a set to produce the identity of the set: the additive inverse element of x is -x, the multiplicative inverse element of x is 1/x

3. (usually prenominal) upside-down; inverted in an inverse position

n

1. (Mathematics) Maths

a.  another name for reciprocal [7]

b.  an inverse element

2. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic a categorial proposition derived from another by changing both the proposition and its subject from affirmative to negative, or vice versa, as all immortals are angels from no mortals are angels

[from Latin inversus, from invertere to invert]

inversely  adv

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inverse

Adjective (n-vûrs)

Relating to a mathematical operation whose nature or effect is the opposite of another operation. For example, addition and subtraction are inverse operations, as are multiplication and division.

Noun (nvûrs)

1. An inverse operation. Subtraction is the inverse of addition.

2. Either of a pair of elements in a set whose result under the mathematical operation of the set is the identity element. For example, the inverse of 5 under multiplication is ¹/₅ , since 5 × ¹/₅ = 1, the identity element under multiplication. The inverse of 5 under addition is -5, since 5 + -5 = 0.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	inverse - something inverted in sequence or character or effect; "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse" opposite additive inverse - (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; the additive inverse of -5 is +5 multiplicative inverse, reciprocal - (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7 oppositeness, opposition - the relation between opposed entities
Adj.	1.	inverse - reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect reverse backward - directed or facing toward the back or rear; "a backward view"
	2.	inverse - opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity ; "a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)" math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement direct - similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity; "a term is in direct proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other increases (or decreases)"

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inverse

adjective

1. opposite, reverse, reversed, contrary, inverted, converse, transposed The tension grew in inverse proportion to the distance from their destination.

2. reverse, opposite, reversed, inverted, transposed The hologram can be flipped to show the inverse image.

noun

converse, opposite, reverse, contrary, contradiction, antithesis There is no sign that you bothered to consider the inverse of your logic.

Translations

inverse [ˈɪnˈvɜːs]

A. ADJ → inverso

B. N the inverse → lo inverso, lo contrario

inverse [ˌɪnˈvɜː^rs]

adj [relationship, proportion] → inversement proportionnel(le)
There seems to be an inverse relationship between audience size and audience response → Il semble y avoir une relation inversement proportionnelle entre la taille et la réponse de l'audience.
to vary in inverse proportion to sth → être inversement proportionnel à qch
The amount of time spent on my work varies in inverse proportion to the amount I get done → La quantité de temps que je passe à travailler est inversement proportionnelle à la quantité de travail que j'accomplis.

n → inverse m

inverse

adj → umgekehrt, entgegengesetzt; in inverse order → in umgekehrter Reihenfolge

n → Gegenteil nt

inverse [ˈɪnˈvɜːs]

1. adj → inverso/a
in inverse proportion (to) → inversamente proporzionale (a)
to be in inverse proportion → essere inversamente proporzionale

2. n → inverso, contrario

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inverse [ˈɪnˈvɜːs]

1. adj → inverso/a
in inverse proportion (to) → inversamente proporzionale (a)
to be in inverse proportion → essere inversamente proporzionale

2. n → inverso, contrario