inversely
In an inverse order or mannerIn an inverse order or manner; by inversion.
» Rapidity of rise may be inversely proportional to duration at altitude.
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1 sensesIn an inverse order or manner; by inversion.
umgekehrt
in an inverse or contrary manner
Examples
5 sentencesRapidity of rise may be inversely proportional to duration at altitude.
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
The length of a marriage is inversely proportional to the cost of the wedding.
ruПродолжительность брака обратно пропорциональна расходам на свадьбу. — odexed
deDie Dauer einer Ehe ist umgekehrt proportional zu den Hochzeitskosten. — Yorwba
The amount of love someone feels for you is inversely proportional to how much you love them.
The number of muffins that you'll receive will be inversely proportional to the number of times you talk on IRC.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Synonyms
1 synonyms- in an inverse or contrary manner:reciprocally
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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