Definitions
of inverse
1. [adj] - inversely related 2. [adj] - (mathematics) varying in a manner opposite to that of another quantity 3. [adj] - reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect 4. [n] - something inverted in sequence or character or effect 5. [n] - (math) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2
Quotes
- Example use of the word inverse1. the inverse of 7 is 1/7 2. when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse 3. a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases) 4. 1/2 is the inverse of 2
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