inverse: meaning and definitions

Reversed in order, nature, or effect.

Mathematics Of or relating to an inverse or an inverse function.

Archaic Turned upside down; inverted.

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:

Mathematics The reciprocal of a designated quantity. Also called multiplicative inverse.

Mathematics The negative of a designated quantity. Also called additive inverse.