inverse process
[/ɪnˈvɜːrs ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: inverse processes
processo inverso
1. A process that reverses or undoes the effects of another process; the opposite or contrary operation
Decryption is the inverse process of encryption.
A descriptografia é o processo inverso da criptografia.
2. In mathematics, an operation that reverses the effect of another operation
Division is the inverse process of multiplication.
A divisão é o processo inverso da multiplicação.
3. In science and engineering, a procedure that works backwards from effects to causes
The inverse process of photosynthesis is cellular respiration.
O processo inverso da fotossíntese é a respiração celular.
The term 'inverse process' is primarily used in academic, mathematical, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental in STEM education and professional fields such as engineering, computer science, and mathematics. The concept is universally understood across Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn the tables (figurative inverse of a situation)
go backwards (conceptual inverse of forward progress)
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