Inverse ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Inverse ( adjective )

1. Opposite in direction, nature, order, or effect.
2. The reverse of a mathematical operation.

Origin:

The word 'inverse' originated from the late latin word 'inversus' meaning 'turned upside down' or 'reversed'.

Examples:

1. The inverse relationship between supply and demand is well known in economics.
2. The inverse of a number can be found using division by the original number.
3. The inverse of addition is subtraction.
4. The inverse of multiplication is division.
5. The inverse of a matrix is a mathematical concept used in linear algebra.

(As a noun)

Inverse ( noun )

1. Opposite in direction, nature, order, or effect.
2. The reverse of a mathematical operation.

Origin:

The word 'inverse' originated from the late latin word 'inversus' meaning 'turned upside down' or 'reversed'.

Examples:

1. The inverse relationship between supply and demand is well known in economics.
2. The inverse of a number can be found using division by the original number.
3. The inverse of addition is subtraction.
4. The inverse of multiplication is division.
5. The inverse of a matrix is a mathematical concept used in linear algebra.