also: ぎゃくひ
inverse ratio
Mathematical term for the relationship where one quantity increases as another decreases proportionally. Often used in technical contexts.
Speed and time are in inverse proportion.
This graph shows an inverse ratio.
Standard kanji form for 'inverse ratio'.
Irregular kanji usage; reading ぎゃくひ is restricted to this form. Rarely used.
Compound of 反 (anti-, opposite) and 比 (ratio). The reading はんぴ follows standard on'yomi. The variant 逆比 uses 逆 (reverse) with reading ぎゃくひ, but is considered irregular.