Synonyms for inverse
ɪnˈvɜrs, ˈɪn vɜrsin·verse

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1. inversenoun

   Antonyms:
   compute

2. inverseverb

   Opposite in effect or nature or order

   Antonyms:
   compute

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1. inverse, oppositeadjective

   something inverted in sequence or character or effect

   "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"

   Synonyms:
   reverse, antonym, opposite word, contrary, opposite, opposition, opponent

   Antonyms:
   forward, direct

2. inverse, reverseadjective

   reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

   Synonyms:
   reverse, rearward

   Antonyms:
   direct, forward

3. inverseadjective

   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)"

   Synonyms:
   reverse

   Antonyms:
   direct, forward

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1. inverseadjective

   Synonyms:
   inverted (as respects order or relation), reversed

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1. List of paraphrases for "inverse":

   reverse, opposite, converse, reversed, versa, contrast, contrary

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1. Eric Gabor:

   You could get out if there are large inverse tax consequences, that's why I like tax-managed mutual funds, and exchange traded funds.

2. Jari Laukkanen:

   There was an inverse relationship between sauna and (cardiovascular disease) risk, meaning that more is better, on the basis of these results, it seems that more than four sauna sessions per week had the lowest risk, but also those with two to three sauna sessions may get some benefits.

3. Emily Callander:

   It is known that people with lower incomes are more likely to develop arthritis, but this is the first study to show the inverse relationship – that arthritis could also lead to income poverty.

4. Morgan Stanley:

   The euro is behaving in an inverse manner to equity markets, but if investor sentiment turns even more negative and you get an outright outflow from Europe, then obviously you don’t get that supportive factor and that could leave the euro vulnerable.

5. Nawab Qizilbash:

   If increased weight in mid-life is protective against dementia, the reasons for this inverse association are unclear at present, many different issues related to diet, exercise, frailty, genetic factors and weight change could play a part.