vice versa

American  

[vahy-suh vur-suh, vahys, vahy-see] / ˈvaɪ sə ˈvɜr sə, ˈvaɪs, ˈvaɪ si /

adverb

1. in reverse order from the way something has been stated; the other way around.

   She dislikes me, and vice versa.

   Copernicus was the first to suggest that the earth revolves around the sun, and not vice versa.

   Synonyms:

   inversely, contrariwise, conversely

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vice versa British  

/ ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə /

adverb

1. with the order reversed; the other way around

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Usage

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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”; see origin at vice ³

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Example Sentences

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vice versa

A duration of 6 indicates that if interest rates rise by 1%, the bond portfolio’s market value will decline by about 6%, and vice versa.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

But without Messi, there is no Ronaldo — and vice versa.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

While state income-tax burdens might shrink, property taxes can jump, or vice versa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

A duration of 6.95 indicates that if interest rates rise by 1%, the bond portfolio’s market value will decline by about 6.95%, and vice versa.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

So it took her ten minutes just to understand that the teacher was actually talking about samurai...or that maybe samurai were a type of bushi...or vice versa.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

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