Meaning of 'inverse'

adjective

reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

Synonyms: reverse

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)"

noun

something inverted in sequence or character or effect

Example: "When the direct approach failed, they tried the inverse."

Synonyms: opposite