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”; vice ³

Example Sentences

"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

Stocks in other currencies become more valuable as the dollar falls in value, which boosts returns in dollar terms—and, of course, vice versa.

From The Wall Street Journal

Normally when one is up, the other is down, and vice versa.

From BBC

If I’m going through a tough time, I come to him and vice versa.”

From Los Angeles Times