Etymology
Origin of inversely
Example Sentences
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Typically, implied volatility and spot price are inversely correlated for a given instrument, according to Kochuba.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
“As Iran tensions increase, oil prices are increasing, and the stock market is still inversely correlated to oil prices,” he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Bond yields and prices move inversely, so higher yields mean the value of the underlying bonds has fallen.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Their experiments revealed a consistent pattern: the height at which drainage begins is inversely related to the liquid content of the foam, regardless of the type of surfactant or the size of the bubbles.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
He also noted, though, from Kepler’s laws, that the ‘endeavours of receding from the Sun’ of the planets in their orbits were inversely proportional to the squares of their distances from the Sun.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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