[ɪnˈvəːs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect
(e.g: numerous studies have shown an inverse relationship between exercise and the risk of heart disease)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin inversus, past participle of invertere (see invert)

[ɪnˈvəːs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- something that is the opposite or reverse of something else
(e.g: power is the inverse of dependence)

- a reciprocal quantity, mathematical expression, geometric figure, etc. which is the result of inversion
(e.g: the age of such a universe is simply the inverse of the Hubble constant)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin inversus, past participle of invertere (see invert)