Definition

noun. mathematics one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; the additive inverse of 5 is 5

Example Sentence

The additive inverse of nine is negative nine.

Synonyms

plus 5 and minus 5; positive 4 and negative 4; plus 1 and minus 1

Antonyms

plus 5 and minus 2

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