inversely

Definitions

In a manner that is opposite in order, nature, or effect.

In a way that shows a relationship where one variable increases as the other decreases.

Examples

The amount of time it takes to complete the task is inversely proportional to the number of people working on it.

In many economic models, the price of a product is inversely related to the demand for it.

Synonyms

conversely oppositely contrarily reciprocally counteractively

Antonyms

directly proportionally similarly correspondingly congruently