inversely

adverb

Definition of inverselynext
as in conversely

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Recent Examples of inversely Bond yields move inversely to prices, and total returns incorporate both capital appreciation and income. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 15 July 2026 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. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 18 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inversely
  1. conversely
  2. oppositely
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  • The duet is, conversely, Wilson’s highest-charting hit on the Hot Country Songs chart that has yet to enter the top 10.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The Nationals, conversely and unexpectedly, will consider selling off their most valuable pieces for prospects while also acquiring big-league players who would help an immediate push for the playoffs.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of conversely
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  • The Democratic National Committee (DNC), as an intervening party to the case, had oppositely argued that unlimited coordinated spending would effectively erode limits on contributions.
    — Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The fluctuations were concentrated near a boundary where oppositely directed magnetic fields meet — a region where scientists suspect magnetic stress builds up before flares.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Definition of oppositely

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“Inversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inversely. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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