inversely

Thân thiện

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related.

Definition

Adverb: - In an inverse or contrary manner; in a way that is opposite in order, nature, or effect.

Usage

The adverb "inversely" describes a relationship where one quantity increases as another decreases, or where things are arranged in a reversed order. It is commonly used in mathematical, scientific, and general contexts to describe reciprocal or opposite correlations.

Examples

• The pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when temperature is constant.
• Their levels of trust and suspicion seemed to be inversely related.
• The two variables changed inversely; as one grew, the other shrank.

Advanced Usage

• "inversely proportional": A specific mathematical term indicating that two quantities have a constant product, so if one doubles, the other halves.
  • In many economic models, price and demand are often considered inversely proportional.
• "inversely related": A more general phrase used in statistics and science to describe a negative correlation between two factors.
  • Study hours and exam anxiety are frequently inversely related.

Variants and Related Words

• Inverse (adjective): Opposite in nature, order, or effect.
  • Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.
• Inversion (noun): The action of inverting or the state of being inverted.
  • The inversion of the two clauses changed the sentence's meaning.

Synonyms

• Reciprocally
• Conversely
• Contrarily

Antonyms

• Directly
• Correspondingly
• Similarly

Related Phrases

• Vary inversely: To change in an opposite manner.
  • The strength of the signal was found to vary inversely with the square of the distance.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an inverse or contrary manner
   • inversely related
   • wavelength and frequency are, of course, related reciprocally- F.A.Geldard

Từ đồng nghĩa

• reciprocally