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inverse
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adjective
(= reverse)
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
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adjective
opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)
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noun
something inverted in sequence or character or effect
when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse
direction
Noun
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A direction is a way to move or point.
"Where is the post office?" "I think it's that direction."
Which direction is north?
We were walking up Queen St. when she suddenly turned and starting walking in the opposite direction.
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Directions are steps that tell you what to do or how to do something.
Your doctors directions are to take two of these with water before eating.
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Direction is control or management.
The company is now under the direction of new owners.