inverse

Example:The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential function.

Definition:A function that reverses the effect of another function.

Example:In the inverted pyramid style of writing, the most important information is at the top with less important details following below.

Definition:A social or economic system where the hierarchy is opposite to what is expected; typically used in journalism for a particular type of news article structure.

Example:The time taken to complete a job is in inverse proportion to the number of people working on it.

Definition:A relationship between two variables where an increase in one leads to a proportional decrease in the other.