inverse meaning and definition

INVERSE noun

Definition of inverse (noun)

1. something inverted in sequence or character or effect
   • "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"
   • synonyms: opposite

INVERSE adjective

Definition of inverse (adjective)

1. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
   • synonyms: reverse
2. opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
   • "a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)"
   • antonym: direct