← Word library
WordBand 7.5–8.5Toofey picks
inverse
/ɪnˈvɜːs/
adjective
Opposite in direction or effect to something else.
- “Income and the number of children often show an inverse relationship.”Toofey
Collocations
Synonyms
Word family
Topics
Related words
More in Academic writing →
have a negative impact onTo affect something badly.
dichotomynounA split into two sharply opposed groups or ideas.
carry outPhrasal verbTo do and complete a task or an investigation.
alleviateverbTo make a problem or pain less serious.
abacusnounA frame with beads on rods that is used for counting.
troughnounThe lowest point in a rise and fall pattern.
tangibleadjectiveClear enough to be seen, felt or measured.
artificial intelligencenounComputer systems that can do tasks that normally need human thinking.
Source: Written for Toofey (original); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))