Definition of inverse

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • inverse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • inverse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • inverse is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of inverse


  • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. reverse
  • something inverted in sequence or character or effect (noun)

    Examples

    1. when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse

    Synonyms

    1. opposite
  • opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)

See definition of inverse in Merriam Webster