vice versa
Americanadverb
adverb
Usage
What does vice versa mean? Vice versa is a Latin phrase translating to "and the other way around." It has become a common English expression to show that the reverse of something said is true.What are other forms of vice versa?vicey-verseyWhat are some other words related to vice versa?inside out
Etymology
Origin of vice versa
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin, equivalent to vice “interchange, alternation” + versā, ablative singular feminine of versus, past participle of vertere “to turn”; vice 3
Example Sentences
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Sensors, loyalty programs, and digital payment systems allow companies to track how online browsing translates into physical purchases and vice versa.
From Barron's
It’s difficult to see how bitcoin could be a good substitute for gold if it often zigs when gold zags, and vice versa.
From MarketWatch
Momentum refers to the tendency for securities that have recently beaten the market to continue outperforming for a while longer and vice versa.
From MarketWatch
"Even signals on railway lines can be affected and switch from red to green or vice versa," says Harra.
From Science Daily
Gold is an inflation hedge: Perhaps the most widespread explanation for gold’s rallies and declines is that it is a hedge against inflation, rising when inflation heats up and vice versa.
From MarketWatch
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