inverse
Произношение: [ɪnˈvɜrs]
Контекст: «mathematics»
(adjective) describing something that is opposite or turned backward. In math, if you have a number, its inverse is what you need to get back to one. For example, the inverse of 2 is 1/2 because when you multiply them, you get 1.
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To solve the equation, we used the inverse operation of addition, which is subtraction.
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The two numbers were not inverses; they did not multiply to give one.
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What is the inverse of this number in our math problem?
Контекст: «mathematics»
(noun) a value or operation that is opposite to another. In math, for every number, there's an inverse that helps you do calculations correctly. For example, multiplying and dividing can be considered inverses.
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The teacher explained that addition and subtraction are inverses of each other.
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He thought that twelve was the inverse of three, but that is incorrect.
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Can you find the inverse of this function we talked about?
Контекст: «general»
(noun) something that is the opposite of something else. Like how hot is the opposite of cold, or how winning is the opposite of losing.
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Her happiness was an inverse reflection of his sadness.
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His actions showed no inverse relationship to his words; they were completely different.
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What is the inverse of your previous opinion on the matter?