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

Examples of inversely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Metals prices largely declined throughout the Iran war, as metals generally traded inversely with oil prices, which spiked. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The move follows a recent sharp rise in bond yields, which move inversely to price. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

The short story’s subversive power is inversely correlated to its popularity, even to its academic credibility. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inversely

• inversely proportional

Rhymes for inversely

• adversely
• diversely
• perversely
• reversely
• transversely
• tersely

Kids Definition

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