Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inverse
adjective
/ˈɪn.vɜːrs/
Definition
Something that is the opposite or reverse of something else.
Examples
- The inverse of addition is subtraction.
- In mathematics, the inverse function undoes the action of the original function.
- He drew an inverse relationship between hours studied and test scores.
Meaning
The term ‘inverse’ refers to a relationship in which one thing is turned or changed in the opposite direction or manner to another.
Synonyms
- opposite
- reverse
- contrary
