inverse

Definitions of inverse
  1. noun
    a relation of direct opposition
    synonyms: contraire, opposé
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    type of:
    opposition
    the relation between opposed entities
  2. noun
    something inverted in sequence or character or effect
    synonyms: contraire, opposé
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    type of:
    opposition
    the relation between opposed entities
  3. noun
    an opposite or contrasting type
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    antonyms:
    forme, genre
    a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
    type of:
    espèce, forme, genre, sorte, variété
    a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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