Synonyms for inverse
ɪnˈvɜrs, ˈɪn vɜrs

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1. inverse, opposite(adj)

   something inverted in sequence or character or effect

   "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"

   Synonyms:
   reverse, antonym, opposite word, contrary, opposite, opposition, opponent

   Antonyms:
   forward, direct

2. inverse, reverse(adj)

   reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

   Synonyms:
   reverse, rearward

   Antonyms:
   direct, forward

3. inverse(adj)

   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)"

   Synonyms:
   reverse

   Antonyms:
   direct, forward

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1. inverse(noun)

   The opposite of a given, due to contrary nature or effect.

   Antonyms:
   compute

2. inverse(adjective)

   Opposite in effect or nature or order

   Antonyms:
   compute

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. inverse(a.)

   Synonyms:
   inverted (as respects order or relation), reversed

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1. List of paraphrases:

   reverse, opposite, converse, reversed, versa, contrast, contrary

How to use inverse in a sentence?

1. Arthur Schopenhauer:

   The amount of noise which anyone can bear undisturbed stands in inverse proportion to his mental capacity.

2. Eric Gabor:

   You could get out if there are large inverse tax consequences, that's why I like tax-managed mutual funds, and exchange traded funds.

3. Bill Veeck:

   I have discovered, in 20 years of moving around a ballpark, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats.

4. Emily Callander:

   It is known that people with lower incomes are more likely to develop arthritis, but this is the first study to show the inverse relationship – that arthritis could also lead to income poverty.

5. Nawab Qizilbash:

   If increased weight in mid-life is protective against dementia, the reasons for this inverse association are unclear at present, many different issues related to diet, exercise, frailty, genetic factors and weight change could play a part.

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