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inverse

adjective as in opposite

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In one graph from the special, he plots the inverse relationship between the amount of “past” and “future” time across an individual’s lifespan.

The one that demonstrates that economic growth and Labour dissent are in inverse proportion.

From BBC

When Ruthie denounces the statement as ridiculous, he doubles down: “There tends to be an inverse relationship between how hot a woman is and how good a writer.”

Once you measure a Cepheid’s period, you can calculate its distance from how bright it appears using the inverse square law.

From Salon

The lawsuits are alleging “inverse condemnation,” which allows landowners to pursue compensation when damage to their property is caused by public use.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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