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In an inverse order or manner; by inversion; -- opposed to directly. Inversely proportional. See Directly proportional, under Directly, and Inversion, 4.

he surface of a liquid, or in a fluid, as in the atmosphere; specific lightness, which is inversely as the weight compared with that of an equal volume of water.

o electric or magnetic charges is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely to the square of the distance between them.

al quantities. Thus, since the unit of velocity varies directly as the unit of length and inversely as the unit of time, the dimensions of velocity are said to be length ÷ time; the dimensions of work are mass × (length)2 ÷ (time)2; the dimensions of density are mass ÷ (length)3. Dimension lumber, Dimension scantling,…

e; measure of separation in place. Every particle attracts every other with a force . . . inversely proportioned to the square of the distance. Sir I. Newton.

Inversely ovate, with a deep hollow on each side. Gray.

urve, the law of which is, that the distance from the pole to the generating point varies inversely as the angle swept over by the radius vector.

lity between a direct ratio and a reciprocal ratio; thus, 4 : 2 : : , or 4 : 2 : : 3 : 6, inversely.

ture, the product of the pressure and volume is a constant quantity, i. e., the volume is inversely proportioned to the pressure; -- known also as Mariotte's law, and the law of Boyle and Mariotte. -- Brehon laws. See under Brehon. -- Canon law, the body of ecclesiastical law adopted in the Christian Church, certain…

ose polar equation is r2th = a; that is, a curve the square of whose radius vector varies inversely as the angle which the radius vector makes with a given line.

Conical, but having the apex downward; inversely conical.

Heart-shaped, with the attachment at the pointed end; inversely cordate: as, an obcordate petal or leaf.

Inversely ovate; ovate with the narrow end downward; as, an obovate leaf.

ensity of an electrical current is directly proportional to the electro-motive force, and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit.

It is called also Newtonian potential when the force is directed to a fixed center and is inversely as the square of the distance from the center.

To alter or change in succession; to alternate; as, one mathematical quantity varies inversely as another. While fear and anger, with alternate grace, Pant in her breast, and vary in her face. Addison.