inverse variation
noun
1
: mathematical relationship between two variables which can be expressed by an equation in which the product of two variables is equal to a constant
2
: an equation or function expressing inverse variation compare direct variation
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“Inverse variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inverse%20variation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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