inversely
adverb
in·verse·ly
ˈin-ˌvərs-lē 
(ˌ)in-ˈvərs-
1
: in an inverse order or manner
2
: in the manner of inverse variation
varies inversely
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Instead, investors around the world have been offloading stocks and bonds at the same time, causing stock prices to fall and bond yields (which move inversely to prices) to shoot higher.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Understanding the Divergence of Bitcoin and Gold Gold, long revered as a safe-haven asset, typically moves inversely to economic optimism.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
One basis point is equal to 0.01%, and yields move inversely to prices.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, some individuals with father wounds may react inversely by becoming hyper-independent, determined not to rely on anyone else for support.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Understanding the Divergence of Bitcoin and Gold Gold, long revered as a safe-haven asset, typically moves inversely to economic optimism.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
One basis point is equal to 0.01%, and yields move inversely to prices.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, some individuals with father wounds may react inversely by becoming hyper-independent, determined not to rely on anyone else for support.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Inversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inversely. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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inversely
adverb
in·verse·ly
ˈin-ˌvərs-lē
(ˈ)in-ˈvərs-lē
1
: in an inverse order or manner
2
: in the manner of inverse variation
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