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inversely

American  
[in-vurs-lee] / ɪnˈvɜrs li /

adverb

  1. in an inverse manner.

  2. Mathematics. in inverse proportion.


Etymology

Origin of inversely

First recorded in 1650–60; inverse + -ly

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Bond yields move inversely to prices, rising as prices fall.

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Bond yields move inversely to prices, and rise as prices fall.

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Bond yields move inversely to prices, and rise as prices fall.

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In the bond market, yields move inversely to prices, rising as prices fall.

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This index’s two trading-day performance from Black Friday through Cyber Monday is inversely correlated with how it subsequently performs through the end of December.

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