Inverse
Pronunciation of Inverse
/ɪnvˈɜːs/, /ɪnvˈɜːs/, /ɪ_n_v_ˈɜː_s/
Synonyms for inverse:
Sense 2
Other synonyms and related words:
rearward, opposition, opponent, opposite word, backward, contrast, reciprocal.
all (adjective)
diametric (adjective)
diametric, reverse, polar, opposite, adversarial, across, Against, converse.
opposite (adjective)
converse, antithetical, Contra, anti, reverse, negative, opposite, diametric, contrary.
difference (noun)
inverse (noun)
opposite, reverse, reciprocal, backward.
linkdef (noun)
opposite (noun)
antonym, negation, antithesis.
opposite side (noun)
Usage examples for inverse:
- The law of the inverse square is of course only true for a perfectly elastic and continuous medium, and the real curve of intensity is not that of the continuous line in Fig. - "A Study of Recent Earthquakes", Charles Davison.
- When the Swastika is drawn on the piece of tile, the performer in placing it on the ground to be trodden upon, puts his thumb on the drawing, and thereby gets an inverse print of it on the ball of his thumb. - "Indian Conjuring", L. H. Branson.