additive inverse

noun

: a number that when added to a given number gives zero

the additive inverse of 4 is −4

compare opposite sense 3

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for additive inverse

• adverse
• averse
• coerce
• disburse
• disperse
• diverse
• immerse
• obverse
• perverse
• rehearse
• reverse
• transverse

Kids Definition

additive inverse

noun

: a number that when added to a given number sums to zero

the additive inverse of 4 is −4

compare opposite entry 2 sense 3