Inverse refers to the opposite in order, nature, or effect. It is the direct opposite of something else, especially an amount.1234 In mathematics, the word inverse refers to the opposite of another operation.25 There are various examples of inverse relationships, such as an inverse relationship between supply and demand, or an inverse relationship between temperature and humidity. Inverse can also be used to describe a state or condition that is turned upside down or reversed, such as an inverted hammer or an inverted head and shoulders pattern in technical analysis.