vice versa

[vahy-suh vur-suh, vahys, vahy-see]

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

vice versa

/ ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə /

adverb

1. with the order reversed; the other way around

Word History and Origins

Origin of vice versa¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vice versa¹

C17: from Latin: relations being reversed, from vicis change + vertere to turn

Example Sentences

There are visible signals that suggest Lorincz’s unaddressed mental health issues and cops regularly telling the kids and parents how to deal with their difficult neighbor, but never vice versa.

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“Historically, when there is a selloff in equities, you can see a positive move in gold and vice versa,” said Chris Louney, commodities strategist at RBC Capital Markets.

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Plus, just because a person earns more than you does not mean they are more ambitious than you are, and vice versa.

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“It’s a win for both of our companies, and I’m glad that OpenAI’s incentives are tied to AMD’s success and vice versa,” Su said.

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He got in some great positions against Chelsea but maybe shot when he should have passed, and vice versa, but those chances will keep going and the goals will come.

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When To Use

What does vice versa mean?

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