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(satellite adjective) reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect |
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Synonyms: reverse |
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(adjective) (mathematics) varying in a manner opposite to that of another quantity; "a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases) |
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Antonyms: direct |
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(satellite adjective) inversely related; "1/2 is the inverse of 2" |
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(noun) (math) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the inverse of 7 is 1/7 |
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Synonyms: reciprocal |
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Related Words: reciprocality, reciprocity |
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(noun) something inverted in sequence or character or effect; "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse" |
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Synonyms: opposite |
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Related Words: oppositeness, opposition |
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