inverse
pronunciation
How to pronounce inverse in British English:
UK [ˌɪnˈvɜːs]
How to pronounce inverse in American English:
US [ˌɪnˈvɜːrs]
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- Noun:
- something inverted in sequence or character or effect
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- Adjective:
- reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
- opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
Word Origin
- inverse (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Latin inversus, past participle of invertere (see invert). Related: Inversely. As a noun, 1680s, from the adjective.
Example
- 1. The inverse is true among african-americans .
- 2. An inverse association was observed between all coffeeconsumption and risk of basal cell carcinoma .
- 3. In fact , there 's a modest inverse relationship between profit margins and the economic outlook .
- 4. His own interest he tells the reader has increased " in inverse proportion to the decline in the vibrancy accountability and sovereignty of our parliament " .
- 5. Precious metals display an inverse correlation with real interest rates , as approximated by the yield on inflation-protected treasurys , known as tips .