additive inverse

== English == === Etymology === So-called because the sum of a number and its additive inverse is the additive identity. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌæd.ɪ.tɪv ˈɪn.vɜːs/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌæd.ə.t̬ɪv ˈɪn.vɝːs/ === Noun === additive inverse (plural additive inverses) (mathematics) The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite. The additive inverse of 12 is −12. ==== Synonyms ==== (inverse with respect to addition): negative (colloquial), opposite ==== Translations ==== === See also === additive identity multiplicative inverse