1. Reversed (turned backward) in order, nature or effect
   "The inverse relationship between supply and demand";
   - reverse
    
2. (mathematics) opposite in nature, 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)"

1. Something inverted in sequence, character or effect
   "when the direct approach failed, he tried the inverse";
   - opposite

Derived forms: inverses

See also: backward, reciprocal

Type of: oppositeness, opposition

Antonym: direct

Encyclopedia: Inverse