---
title: inverse()
framework: spritekit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: spritekit/skregion/inverse()
---

# inverse()

Returns a new region that is the mathematical inverse of an existing region.

## Declaration

```swift
func inverse() -> Self
```

## Return Value

Return Value A new region object whose contents include all points that are not in the current region.

## See Also

### Creating and Initializing Region Objects

- [infinite()](spritekit/skregion/infinite().md)
- [init(size:)](spritekit/skregion/init(size:).md)
- [init(radius:)](spritekit/skregion/init(radius:).md)
- [init(path:)](spritekit/skregion/init(path:).md)
- [byDifference(from:)](spritekit/skregion/bydifference(from:).md)
- [byIntersection(with:)](spritekit/skregion/byintersection(with:).md)
- [byUnion(with:)](spritekit/skregion/byunion(with:).md)