1.
If there is an ~ relationship between two things, one of them becomes larger as the other becomes smaller.
The tension grew in ~ proportion to the distance from their final destination.
? direct
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
The size of the nebula at this stage is ~ly proportional to its mass.
ADV: ADV adj/-ed, ADV after v
2.
The ~ of something is its exact opposite. (FORMAL)
There is no sign that you bothered to consider the ~ of your logic.
N-SING: the N, usu N of n
•
Inverse is also an adjective.
The hologram can be flipped to show the ~ image.
ADJ: ADJ n