inverse 1 of 2

noun

Definition of inversenext
as in converse
formal + technical something that is formed by inverting something else the inverse of your argument

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inverse

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adjective

as in reverse

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Recent Examples of inverse
Noun
Beyond renewable energy, this inverse design approach could help engineers make complex composite parts with fewer steps, using less material and lowering costs. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Son assisted Kane 23 times, while the inverse happened just once more, proving just how symbiotic their relationship was across their eight years together at Tottenham. — New York Times, 10 June 2026
Adjective
In the lottery, the first four positions are determined by the weighted drawing, with the remainder of the selections then reverting to inverse order of record. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 Most organizations run the inverse ratio without realizing it. — William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inverse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inverse
  1. converse
  2. reverse
  3. opposite
  4. counter
  5. contrary
  6. antagonistic
  7. obverse
Noun
  • The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
  • The bottom line is that Met Gala 2026 will be about fashion that doesn’t just sit on the body, but converses with it and soon the world will see how that translates onto the red carpet.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of converse
Adjective
  • Both models come with reverse capability and 12-inch cast wheels.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Those investments have reshaped nearly every stage of the fulfillment process, from warehouse networks and inventory management to last-mile delivery and reverse logistics.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of reverse
Noun
  • The Elora is positioned to be the opposite of that, optimized at every corner for folks who have no previous experience with RVing at all.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
  • But one prominent tech entrepreneur believes the opposite is true for teams that want to win.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of opposite
Adjective
  • Spain already had a counter attack and took a shot on goal but it was saved by Austria's goalkeeper.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • The contract is to develop counter-drone capabilities for the military.
    — Davis Giangiulio,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of counter
Noun
  • Anyone still out on new ownership is just a contrary a this point.
    — Carl Anka, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
  • The pandemic is not over, despite some proclamations to the contrary.
    — Simon Makin, Scientific American, 8 Feb. 2023
Definition of contrary
Adjective
  • Some use to it describe the most boisterous group of antagonistic influencers.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • Amid an increasingly complex and antagonistic immigration system, his story is one of rare success.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Definition of antagonistic
Noun
  • The obverse of the coin will depict Sacagawea carrying her infant son Jean-Baptiste.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images New designs on the obverse and reverse of the 2026 dime, quarter and half dollar coins will be minted throughout the year to celebrate 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Definition of obverse

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“Inverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inverse. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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