반비례
A relationship between two variables where one increases as the other decreases; inverse proportion.
Examples
3 of 5기온과 난방비는 서로 반비례한다.
Temperature and heating costs are inversely proportional.
이 두 수치는 반비례의 법칙을 따릅니다.
These two figures follow the law of inverse proportion.
나이가 들수록 근육량은 반비례해서 줄어드는 것 같아.
As I get older, it seems my muscle mass decreases inversely.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ban (반) means 'anti' or 'opposite'. Bi-rye (비례) means 'proportion'.
Quick Quiz
일반적으로 물건의 가격이 오르면 수요는 ______한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 반비례
Examples
기온과 난방비는 서로 반비례한다.
academicTemperature and heating costs are inversely proportional.
이 두 수치는 반비례의 법칙을 따릅니다.
formalThese two figures follow the law of inverse proportion.
나이가 들수록 근육량은 반비례해서 줄어드는 것 같아.
informalAs I get older, it seems my muscle mass decreases inversely.
노동 시간과 생산성이 항상 반비례하는 것은 아닙니다.
businessLabor hours and productivity are not always inversely proportional.
압력과 부피는 반비례 관계라는 것을 배웠습니다.
everydayI learned that pressure and volume are in an inverse relationship.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
반비례 그래프
inverse proportion graph
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Academic Task 1 when comparing two trends that move in opposite directions.
Common Mistakes
Ensure you use the particle '와/과' when saying 'X is inversely proportional to Y' (X는 Y와 반비례한다).
Memory Tip
Ban (반) means 'anti' or 'opposite'. Bi-rye (비례) means 'proportion'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 反比例 (opposite + ratio + example).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
일반적으로 물건의 가격이 오르면 수요는 ______한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 반비례
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