inversely

[US]/ˌɪnˈvɜːsli/
[UK]/ˌɪnˈvɜːrsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in an opposite or reverse manner; on the contrary; in an inversely proportional way.

Phrases & Collocations

vary inversely

inversely proportional

Example Sentences

Pressure varies directly with temperature and inversely with volume.

The amount of force needed is inversely proportional to the rigidity of the material.

The availability of good medical care tends to vary inversely with the need for it.

The more you practice, the less nervous you will feel inversely.

Inversely, the less you study, the more likely you are to fail the exam.

As the temperature increases, the ice melts inversely.

Inversely, the colder it gets, the more layers of clothing you need to wear.

The more time you spend on a task, inversely, the less time you have for other activities.

Inversely, the faster you drive, the more fuel your car consumes.

The more effort you put into your studies, inversely, the better your grades will be.

Inversely, the less you communicate with others, the more isolated you may feel.

The more sugar you consume, inversely, the less healthy your diet will be.

Inversely, the earlier you wake up, the more time you have to prepare for the day.

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