inversely
adverb/ɪnˈvɜrsli/
Frequency rank: #15,160 most common English word
Meaning
In a way that is opposite in effect or nature; in reverse relation.
Example sentence
When one variable increases, the other changes inversely proportional to it.
Synonyms & related words
- oppositely
- proportionally
- reciprocally
- contrarily
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