inversely

adverb

in·verse·ly ˈin-ˌvərs-lē

(ˌ)in-ˈvərs-

Synonyms of inversely next

: in an inverse order or manner

: 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

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inversely.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.