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in-VURS/ˌɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse means opposite in nature, direction, or effect (the inverse of): the inverse relationship, the inverse of a filled n. Opposite (already in the dictionary) is everyday; invert (this batch) is the verb. A warmer crest is not the other of a count.

Meaning

Opposite in nature, direction, or effect (the inverse of).

Examples

• “The inverse of a filled n is not a warmer crest.”
• “Opposite is already in this course. Reverse is already in this course (verb). A crest is a logo. A cell is a number. Fill the cell; then warm the crest if you still must.”

Good to know

Opposite in direction or effect. Verb: invert (this batch). A warmer crest ≠ an empty n.

Near in meaning

opposite, reverse, contrary

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