inverse
UK: ɪnˈvɜːs | US: ɪnˈvɜːrs
adj. opposite in position, direction, order, or effect
n. something that is the opposite or reverse of another
vt. to reverse in position, direction, or relationship
inverse = in<against/opposite> + verse<turn>
- in: A Latin prefix meaning "against" or "not," often indicating negation or opposition.
- verse: Derived from Latin vertere ("to turn"), reflecting movement or change in direction.
Etymology Origin:
The word inverse originates from Latin inversus, the past participle of invertere ("to turn upside down or inside out"). The prefix in- reinforces opposition, while -verse conveys the idea of turning. Over time, it evolved in Middle English (via Old French) to describe anything reversed or opposite in nature, retaining its logical connection to directional or relational opposition.
The inverse relationship between supply and demand is fundamental in economics.
To solve the equation, you must apply the inverse operation.
Her interpretation was the inverse of what the author intended.
The map showed an inverse projection of the globe.
He used inverse reasoning to deduce the original problem.