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inversely

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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.

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

in·versely adv.
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Adv.1.inversely - in an inverse or contrary manner; "inversely related"; "wavelength and frequency are, of course, related reciprocally"- F.A.Geldard
Translations
inversely [ɪnˈvɜːslɪ] ADVa la inversa
A is inversely proportional to BA es inversamente proporcional a B
interest rates and prices are inversely relatedlas tasas de interés y los precios guardan una relación inversamente proporcional
inversely [ˌɪnˈvɜːrsli] adv
to be inversely proportional to sth → être inversement proportionnel à qch
inversely [ɪnˈvɜːslɪ] advall'inverso
inversely proportionate → inversamente proporzionale


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I then saw our image clearly reflected, drawn inversely, and above us appeared an identical group reflecting our movements and our actions; in a word, like us in every point, except that they walked with their heads downward and their feet in the air.
We know that the attraction, otherwise called the weight, is in proportion to the densities of the bodies, and inversely as the squares of the distances.
But the strength of the donkey mind lies in adopting a course inversely as the arguments urged, which, well considered, requires as great a mental force as the direct sequence; and the present donkey proved the first-rate order of his intelligence by coming to a dead standstill just when the blows were thickest.
 
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