Inversely

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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
  1. 1
    in an inverse or contrary manner wordnet

Synonyms

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a reboursagainst the grainarsy varsyarsy-varsybackwardbackwards

Example

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

Etymology

From inverse + -ly.

Related phrases

inversely proportional

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