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additive inverse

/ˌæd.ə.t̬ɪv ˈɪn.vɝːs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.07 in modern English

Syllables
ad-di-tive in-verse
IPA
/ˌæd.ə.t̬ɪv ˈɪn.vɝːs/
23
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite.

Example Sentences

Etymology

So-called because the sum of a number and its additive inverse is the additive identity.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌæd.ə.t̬ɪv ˈɪn.vɝːs/
  • British English: /ˌæd.ɪ.tɪv ˈɪn.vɜːs/

Inflected Forms

additive inverses (plural)

Phrases

additive identity multiplicative inverse

Frequently Paired Words

additive identity multiplicative inverse

Synonyms

negative opposite

Questions

How do you pronounce additive inverse?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæd.ə.t̬ɪv ˈɪn.vɝːs/.
What does additive inverse mean?
The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite.
Where does additive inverse come from?
So-called because the sum of a number and its additive inverse is the additive identity.

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