inversely

adverb

Definition of inverselynext
as in conversely

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Recent Examples of inversely Bond yields move inversely to prices. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 24 June 2026 Metals prices have generally declined throughout the war in Iran as gold and silver have traded inversely with oil, which has surged throughout the conflict. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inversely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inversely
  1. conversely
  2. oppositely
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  • Coastal Southern California, conversely, is facing average wildfire potential, fire weather analysts say, thanks to monsoon breezes bringing damp air from the tropics.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Brinity, conversely, has figured out their attraction all on their own — and good for them!
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of conversely
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  • The fluctuations were concentrated near a boundary where oppositely directed magnetic fields meet — a region where scientists suspect magnetic stress builds up before flares.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026
  • Electrostatic forces occur when oppositely charged particles interact with each other.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2019
Definition of oppositely

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“Inversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inversely. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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