Definition:Inverse Morphism

Definition

Let $\mathbf C$ be a metacategory.

Let $f: X \to Y$ be a morphism of $\mathbf C$.

A morphism $g: Y \to X$ is said to be an inverse (morphism) for $f$ if and only if:

$g \circ f = I_X$

$f \circ g = I_Y$

where $I_X$ denotes the identity morphism on $X$.

It follows that $f$ is an isomorphism if and only if it has an inverse (morphism).

Also see

• Inverse Morphism is Unique
• Definition:Isomorphism (Category Theory)

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