Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɜrs/
noun a mathematical operation that undoes the effect of another operation
A1 I learned about the concept of inverse in my math class.
A2 The inverse of addition is subtraction.
B1 She explained the inverse relationship between supply and demand.
B2 Understanding the inverse function is crucial for solving this equation.
C1 The scientist conducted experiments to study the inverse correlation between two variables.
C2 The professor's research focused on the complex nature of inverse operations in mathematics.
adjective opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect
A1 She has an inverse relationship with her sister.
A2 The inverse function of addition is subtraction.
B1 The study found an inverse correlation between exercise and stress levels.
B2 The researcher discovered an inverse proportionality between temperature and pressure.
C1 The artist's work explores the concept of inverse symmetry in nature.
C2 The mathematician's groundbreaking theorem on inverse matrices revolutionized the field of linear algebra.
formal The inverse relationship between supply and demand is a fundamental concept in economics.
informal In math, the inverse of a function is basically the opposite.
slang Dude, it's like the total inverse of what she said last week.
figurative His actions had the inverse effect of what he intended, causing more harm than good.
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