Inverse

Word INVERSE
Character 7
Hyphenation in verse in verse
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Inverse"

What do we mean by inverse?

Reversed in order, nature, or effect. adjective

Of or relating to an inverse or an inverse function. adjective

Turned upside down; inverted. adjective

Something that is opposite, as in sequence or character; the reverse. noun

One of a pair of elements in a set whose result under the operation of the set is the identity element, especially. noun

The reciprocal of a designated quantity. noun

The negative of a designated quantity. noun

In logic, with conclusion as hypothesis and hypothesis as conclusion.

In logic, a proposition made by simply interchanging the hypothesis and conclusion of another, without any restriction. noun

In mathematics, an inverse point, curve, function, ratio, proportion, etc. noun

In rouge-et-noir, the triangular space in which bets are placed when wagering that the first card dealt for a color will not be the same color as the one that wins the coup: opposed to couleur. See rouge-et-noir. noun

Turned end for end, or in the opposite direction; having a contrary course or tendency; inverted: opposed to direct.

In mathematics, opposite in nature and effect: said with reference to any two operations which, when both performed in succession upon the same quantity, leave it unaltered: thus, subtraction is inverse to addition, division to multiplication, extraction of roots to the raising of powers, etc.

An inverted state or condition; a direct opposite; something directly or absolutely contrary to something else: as, the inverse of a proposition. noun

That which is inverse. noun

Opposite in order, relation, or effect; reversed; inverted; reciprocal; -- opposed to direct. adjective

Inverted; having a position or mode of attachment the reverse of that which is usual. adjective

Opposite in nature and effect; -- said with reference to any two operations, which, when both are performed in succession upon any quantity, reproduce that quantity. The symbol of an inverse operation is the symbol of the direct operation with -1 as an index. Thus sin-1 x means the arc or angle whose sine is x. adjective

Two figures, such that each point of either figure is inverse to a corresponding point in the order figure. adjective

Two points lying on a line drawn from the center of a fixed circle or sphere, and so related that the product of their distances from the center of the circle or sphere is equal to the square of the radius. adjective

An inverted state: a state in which something has been turned (properly) upside down or inside out or backwards.

The result of an inversion, particularly:

A second element which negates a first; in a binary operation, the element for which the binary operation—when applied to both it and an initially given element—yields the operation's identity element, specifically:

A morphism which is both a left inverse and a right inverse.

The winning of the coup in a game of rouge et noir by a card of a color different from that first dealt; the area of the table reserved for bets upon such an outcome.

(Kiowa-Tanoan) A grammatical number marking that indicates the opposite grammatical number (or numbers) of the default number specification of noun class.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Inverse

The word "inverse" in example sentences

Von Storch et al 2004 and BàƒÆ'à‚⻲ger et al 2006 appear to use the term inverse regression in a different sense and we urge that readers exercise some caution in ensuring that they have familiarized themselves with the specific methods of these two articles to ensure that they draw appropriate conclusions from them. ❋ Unknown (2006)

However, since the inverse is also non-axiomatic, I assume that someone at the “dinner debate” had taken the opposite viewpoint and this student felt the need to send an email in order to clarify her position (as well as try to win the debate). ❋ Unknown (2010)

I know that reaching out allows reaching inward and the inverse is also true. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Mill therefore recommended what he called the inverse deductive method: he saw his discussion of this method in his ❋ Wilson, Fred (2007)

If you go on to the next slide, it is what I call the inverse law of Omni Media gaming.

Repukes feign a desire for smaller government while lining their pockets at the expense of those who stand by them in inverse solidarity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Of course the inverse is true, in that the less important or troubled a cause, the more attention it receives. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Since I've spent quite a bit of time writing about how dancey pop has become in the past few years, it only follows that the inverse is true. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Law Number LIII: The thinness of the rocket shall be in inverse proportion to the chances of the development of said rocket coming to fruition ❋ Unknown (2009)

The inverse is also true; if trust is low, the leader and organization pay a huge trust tax. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The trouble is Her Majestys pleasure appears to be in inverse proportion to Her Majestys age. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2008)

The frequency of the use of the word "seriousness" occurs in inverse proportion to the actual seriousness of s/he who uses it. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Yes, but surely the inverse is true - that adult people who find their recreational reading needs are met only by adult books are missing a lot. ❋ Roger Sutton (2008)

So I'm done, admittedly provisionally – my certainty is in inverse proportion to the knowledge or industry clout of the person offering feedback. ❋ Zornhau (2008)

The inverse is that there is incredible street art out there, such as it showcased on this blog page … utter genius in the works. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The inverse is proved true here in the states too, towns wich adopt progressive carry-concealed laws experience significant drops in crime. ❋ Unknown (2007)

This tutorial sets out the multi-step process by which you can stencil your clothes with bleach, working in inverse to create ever-lighter fabric sections by spraying on diluted bleach. ❋ Unknown (2007)

In other words, the rate at which words tend to morph is in inverse proportion to how often they're used. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The inverse is not considered valid, however; “angry,” “bitter,” and “bitchy” women are not expressing “legitimate emotion,” but are simply angry, bitter, and bitchy. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Sports books sell in inverse proportion to the size of the ball, publishing lore says. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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