in·verse  (ĭn-vûrs', ĭn'vûrs') 
adj. Reversed in order, nature, or effect. Mathematics Of or relating to an inverse or an inverse function. Archaic Turned upside down; inverted.
n.
(ĭn'vûrs', ĭn-vûrs')
Something that is opposite, as in sequence or character; the reverse. Mathematics One of a pair of elements in a set whose result under the operation of the set is the identity element, especially: The reciprocal of a designated quantity. Also called multiplicative inverse. The negative of a designated quantity. Also called additive inverse.
[Middle English, from Latin inversus, past participle of invertere, to invert; see invert.]
in·verse'ly adv. |
