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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Metals prices have generally declined throughout the war in Iran as gold and silver have traded inversely with oil, which has surged throughout the conflict.
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Game of the season Villa have been involved in a few crackers, yet, inversely, a couple of stinkers, too.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Bond yields move inversely to prices.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The Family Online Safety Institute reported that children’s screen time and parental control usage are inversely related.
—Maggie Anders, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Game of the season Villa have been involved in a few crackers, yet, inversely, a couple of stinkers, too.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Bond yields move inversely to prices.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The Family Online Safety Institute reported that children’s screen time and parental control usage are inversely related.
—Maggie Anders, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inversely
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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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