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INVERSE

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Inverse.

How to pronounce inverse:

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Inverse - as an adjective

Opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity

Example: "A term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
direct9

Inverse - as a noun

Something inverted in sequence or character or effect

Example: "When the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opposite12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oppositeness16opposition14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Inverse - as an adjective satellite

Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reverse10

Inverse - as a verb

To compute the bearing and distance between two points.

Example Sentences

"The inverse of 2 is 0.5."
"The inverses of the angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees."
"She studied the inverse of the function."
"The inverse of addition is subtraction."
"The inverse of multiplication is division."
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Word Game Points

Is INVERSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inverse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INVERSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INVERSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inverse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVERSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is INVERSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inverse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVERSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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