Inverse: meaning, definitions and examples

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inverse

 

[ ษชnหˆvษœหrs ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The opposite of a given number or mathematical operation.

Synonyms

opposite, reverse

Examples of usage

  • In mathematics, the inverse of addition is subtraction.
  • She struggled with understanding the concept of inverse operations.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Reversed in order, nature, or effect.

Synonyms

contrary, opposite

Examples of usage

  • The inverse relationship between temperature and pressure was evident in the experiment.
  • Her actions had an inverse effect on the outcome.
Context #3 | Noun

statistics

A value that gives the probability that an event did not occur.

Synonyms

complement, opposite

Examples of usage

  • The inverse of the probability of winning is the probability of losing.
  • Calculating the inverse of a probability can provide valuable insights in statistics.

Translations

Translations of the word "inverse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inverso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umgekehrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbalik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะพั€ะพั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwrotny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inverse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inverso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ters

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนูƒูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opaฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opaฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถfugt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ks

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inverso

Etymology

The word 'inverse' has its origins in the Latin word 'inversus' which means 'turned upside down' or 'reversed'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. In mathematics, the concept of inverse operations and elements has been fundamental in various fields such as algebra, geometry, and calculus. The term 'inverse' is commonly used to describe opposite or reversed relationships in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,122 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.