What does "inversely" mean?

In an inverse order or manner; by inversion.

Inversely

Common synonyms include: reciprocally, a rebours, against the grain, arsy varsy, arsy-varsy, backward.

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Adverb

1
In an inverse order or manner; by inversion.
"Simplifying of information at inner central area stations is thus aimworthy since the demand for information from staff is inversely proportional to simplicity."

Adverb

"The number of muffins that you'll receive will be inversely proportional to the number of times you talk on IRC."

From inverse + -ly.