inversely

adverb

in·​verse·​ly ˈin-ˌvərs-lē How to pronounce inversely (audio)
(ˌ)in-ˈvərs-
1
: in an inverse order or manner
2
: in the manner of inverse variation
varies inversely

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Understanding the Divergence of Bitcoin and Gold Gold, long revered as a safe-haven asset, typically moves inversely to economic optimism. Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 One basis point is equal to 0.01%, and yields move inversely to prices. Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025 On the other hand, some individuals with father wounds may react inversely by becoming hyper-independent, determined not to rely on anyone else for support. Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Protests against ownership are generally inversely correlated with the form of the team. Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inversely

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inversely was circa 1628

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“Inversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inversely. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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inversely

adverb
in·​verse·​ly ˈin-ˌvərs-lē How to pronounce inversely (audio)
(ˈ)in-ˈvərs-lē
1
: in an inverse order or manner
2
: in the manner of inverse variation

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