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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    conversely oppositely contrarily inversely on the contrary in contrast quite the opposite to the contrary contrariwise vice versa in opposition contrastingly diametrically opposingly contrariwise reciprocally correspondingly correlatively complementarily conversely mutually proportionally disproportionately asymmetrically unequally dissimilarly differently oppositely contrarily inversely.

    Meaning of Inversely

    The primary meaning of the word "Inversely" is in the opposite way or to a reversed effect.

    Definitions

    • In a manner that is opposite or reverse, especially in relation to a previously stated or normal condition.
    • In an inverse or opposite manner, especially in relation to a mathematical or scientific operation.
    • In a way that is contrary or opposite to what is expected or normal.

    Etymology of Inversely

    The word "Inversely" has its roots in the Latin word "inversus," which means turned upside down or reversed.
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is opposite or reversed, and its usage has evolved over time to include various mathematical, scientific, and everyday applications.

    Example Uses

    • The relationship between the two variables is inversely proportional, meaning that as one increases, the other decreases.
    • The new policy has had an inversely negative effect on the company's profits, causing them to decline significantly.
    • The two companies have an inversely complementary business model, with one specializing in hardware and the other in software.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    directly proportionally equally similarly identically uniformly consistently normally usually typically expectedly ordinarily customarily habitually routinely commonly generally regularly positively straightforwardly simply clearly obviously directly explicitly.

    Related Nouns

    proportion relationship correlation inverse opposite contrast reverse opposition inverse proportion reciprocal correspondence equivalence analogy comparison contrast difference distinction discrepancy variation deviation divergence.

    Related Verbs

    invert reverse contrast oppose correlate relate compare differentiate diverge deviate vary disproportionate asymmetrize equalize proportion balance harmonize reconcile.

    Related Adjectives

    inverse proportional reciprocal corresponding correlative complementary contrasting opposing opposite reverse reversed inverted turned upside-down contrary contradictory paradoxical ambiguous unclear.