1. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect (Freq. 1) • Syn: reverse • Similar to: backward • Derivationally related forms: reverse (for: reverse) 2. 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) • Ant: direct • Similar to: reciprocal • Topics: mathematics, math, maths