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Meaning of additive inverse | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌæd.ɪ.tɪv ˈɪn.vɜːs

Definitions

The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite.

Equivalents

Deutsch additives Inverses Gegenzahl
Suomi vasta-alkio vastaluku
Polski liczba przeciwna
Português elemento inverso

Examples

“The additive inverse of 12 is −12.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

additive manufacturing additive number theory additive operation additive plural Additively additiveness

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