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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The value of those investments declined because bond prices move inversely to interest rates, and the Federal Reserve has been raising rates to fight inflation. Bob Henderson, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2023 In a rough sense, the combat value of most nuclear combatants is inversely tied to the remaining service-life of each vessel’s nuclear power plant. Craig Hooper, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023 Schick’s Hydro 5 Sense covers its bases with an ergonomically balanced handle that ensures even a heavy grip doesn’t inversely impact the results. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 May 2022 But the issue has clear political implications as the president’s approval rating has moved inversely with changes in gasoline prices, which remain high despite coming down since a June peak. Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2022 It was inversely associated with future risk for Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease in two different cohorts. Rebecca Tidy, Discover Magazine, 1 June 2022 Intuitive eating is also inversely associated with disordered eating traits and habits, something that has become relevant in the running community. Sarah Schlichter, Outside Online, 28 May 2021 In eras when the major political parties are highly polarized and closely divided in the House, the speaker inversely wields more power. Matthew Brown, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023 The political angle is easy to discern -- a bad jobs report is deemed bad for incumbent politicians, and a good jobs report is inversely deemed good. David L. Bahnsen, National Review, 26 Dec. 2022 See More

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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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Cite this Entry

“Inversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inversely. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

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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