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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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Typically, implied volatility and spot price are inversely correlated for a given instrument, according to Kochuba.

From MarketWatch May 18, 2026

Oil and bitcoin have been “strongly inversely correlated throughout the war,” and surging Brent prices will keep pressure on the crypto, he told clients in a note.

From MarketWatch May 4, 2026

Government bonds in Asia rose in terms of prices, which move inversely to yields.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

Their experiments revealed a consistent pattern: the height at which drainage begins is inversely related to the liquid content of the foam, regardless of the type of surfactant or the size of the bubbles.

From Science Daily Mar. 23, 2026

The force declines inversely as the square of distance.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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