Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inverse ratio
noun
/ˌɪn.vɜːrs ˈreɪ.ʃi.oʊ/
Definition
A mathematical relationship where two quantities increase or decrease in opposite proportions to each other.
Examples
- The inverse ratio between speed and travel time indicates that as speed increases, travel time decreases.
- In the case of demand and price, they typically have an inverse ratio—an increase in price often leads to a decrease in demand.
Meaning
In an inverse ratio, as one quantity increases, the other quantity decreases, and vice versa. This concept is often applied in various fields such as economics, physics, and finance to describe relationships between variables.
Synonyms
- reciprocal relationship
- opposing ratio
