HeyRuaHow to say “inverse” in Irish
- Irish:
- inbhéartach
- English:
- inverse, invertible
- Word type:
- adjective
- More inverse:
- níos inbhéartaí
- Most inverse:
- is inbhéartaí
- Plural:
- inbhéartacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-vair-tukh” /ˈɪnʲvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “inbhéartach” mean?
“Inbhéartach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inverse
- Reversed in order or relation, especially in mathematics, as in inverse proportion.Also: inverted, reciprocal.
1 other meaning: invertible
- 2invertible
- Able to be inverted or turned the other way round.Also: reversible.
“Inbhéartach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inbhéartach after cóimheas (ratio, masculine), after feidhm (function, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inbhéartacha.
More inverse, most inverse, very inverse
Níl an gaol seo níos inbhéartaí ná an ceann eile. This relationship is no more inverse than the other one.
| more inverse | níos inbhéartaí | in the past tense: ní b'inbhéartaí |
|---|---|---|
| most inverse | is inbhéartaí | in the past tense: ab inbhéartaí |
| as inverse as | chomh hinbhéartach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very inverse | an-inbhéartach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too inverse | ró-inbhéartach | ró- lenites |
“Inbhéartach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Inverse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inverse?
The Irish for inverse is inbhéartach (pronounced “IN-vair-tukh”). It comes after the noun: cóimheas inbhéartach, an inverse ratio; feidhm inbhéartach, an inverse function.
How do you say more inverse and most inverse in Irish?
níos inbhéartaí is more inverse and is inbhéartaí is most inverse. In the past tense they become ní b'inbhéartaí and ab inbhéartaí.
What is the plural of inbhéartach?
With a plural noun inbhéartach becomes inbhéartacha: cóimheasa inbhéartacha, feidhmeanna inbhéartacha.
How do you say very inverse in Irish?
an-inbhéartach. Too inverse is ró-inbhéartach, and as inverse as is chomh hinbhéartach le.
Does inbhéartach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inbhéartach can mean inverse or invertible, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'inbhéartach' in maths?
The opposite of comhréir inbhéartach (inverse proportion) is comhréir dhíreach (direct proportion).
