Originally posted by spgoode:
Originally posted by Davo:
'Inversely' is the more traditional term, but 'indirectly' started being used because it is the opposite of 'directly', so it was easier to understand the concepts. Again, just because it wasn't used in high school math doesn't mean it's inappropriate.


indirect : anything other than direct. I took the indirect route to work today.

inverse : opposite

Sorry, but you brought up intellect.


Okay, so 'indirect' means anything but direct. If the opposite of 'inverse proportion' is 'direct proportion', then that would make 'indirect proportion' and 'inverse proportion' the same thing, no? I didn't think I'd have to spell it out for you like this, but I guess you forced me to.

Last edited by Davo; 03/31/05 09:21 PM.