inversely
adverb
in·verse·ly
ˈin-ˌvərs-lē 
(ˌ)in-ˈvərs-
1
: in an inverse order or manner
2
: in the manner of inverse variation
varies inversely
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The total capital returned to shareholders as a percentage of the current market capitalization seems inversely related to growth potential for reinvestments.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The speed of the production ramp is inversely proportionate to how many new parts and steps there are.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Bond yields move inversely to prices.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Gold typically moves inversely to the U.S. dollar's strength.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The speed of the production ramp is inversely proportionate to how many new parts and steps there are.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Bond yields move inversely to prices.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Gold typically moves inversely to the U.S. dollar's strength.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inversely
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“Inversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inversely. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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inversely
adverb
in·verse·ly
ˈin-ˌvərs-lē
(ˈ)in-ˈvərs-lē
1
: in an inverse order or manner
2
: in the manner of inverse variation
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